Technical Training Manager jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Roles & Responsibilities

Scope of Job:  Under the direction and supervision of the Training and Compliance Manager, the Training and Compliance Coordinator assists the T&C manager in making sure the LLNYR Technical Services Team is following all Merlin Group, LLNYR Health and Safety Standards, OSHA and ANSI codes, and NYS and Local Municipality Codes. Helps to develop, implement and monitor robust engineering, safety and training compliance strategies and procedures across entire Technical Services Department. 

Main Responsibilities:

The Technical Services Training and Compliance Coordinator responsibilities will be, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide a strategic approach to Compliance in respect to ride safety and other Technical Services processes as necessary.
• Help develop comprehensive records and procedures for compliance management purposes across all Technical Services Teams.
• Conduct audits of maintenance and training activities to ensure compliance with internal standards, manufacturer documentation and any third-party recommendations/requirements in respect of safety.
• Ensure that all maintenance related risk assessments are completed and reviewed in line with company policies and that they are of a suitable and sufficient standard.
• Develop new and review existing safe systems of work/standard operating procedures for maintenance operations and ensure that these are followed accordingly.
• To assist the Technical Services teams with technical or procedural queries, giving hands on assistance when necessary.
• Ensure that effective training programmes for maintenance personnel are embedded into the dept. and executed appropriately with particular regard to the delivery of ride specific maintenance tasks as well as general health & safety training e.g. work at height, manual handling, lifting equipment operation etc.
• Ensure that an effective system is in place for preventative and reactive maintenance and that all such maintenance is progressed to a satisfactory conclusion with adequate supporting records.
• Liaise closely with the attraction and corporate health and safety teams to ensure a consistent approach to safety management in line with local and corporate safety policies.
• Other duties assigned as per business need. 

Qualifications & Experience

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Entry Level Technical Compliance Role
• Good organizational skills are necessary to take charge of organizing training and training classes.
• The ability to manage multiple projects at one time in an efficient and timely manner is important in this position.
• Good eye for detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are crucial for editing training documents and delivering training classes/documents.
• Problem-solving skills to come up with ways to improve overall efficiency and overcome training problems.
• OSHA 10 for General Industry a plus.
• Previous Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous Experience with Asset Management Systems, like Infor, Maximo, CMMS, Asset Panda a plus.
• Strong people skills to develop an effective team environment and ensure compliance across multiple Teams.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 

Health, Safety & Security: 

• Ensures internal compliance with maintenance, safety and security procedures by following established ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials International), NEC (National Electrical Code), NSF (National Science Foundation), OHSA as well as state and local codes.
• Ensure full compliance of policies and procedures set forth within the Health, Safety & Security in the workplace and in line with the Merlin Entertainments Group Policies.
• Understand risk assessments within own workplace and ensure reporting of any new risks to appropriate manager.
• Compliance of safe working procedures for work activities within one’s job role, but cognizant of the effects on others prior to the activity/function. 
• In cases of incidents or accidents ensure appropriate reporting is done in a timely manner to the duty manager.

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