ASU Mechanical Reliability Trainer

JOB SUMMARY
The ASU
Mechanical Reliability Trainer is responsible for developing, executing, and
managing comprehensive mechanical training programs that support the technical
development of mechanical technicians, performance technicians, and reliability
personnel across Nippon Sanso Matheson's Bulk Operations organization. This
role maintains and manages structured progression schedules, ensuring employees
advance through defined competency levels in alignment with operational and
reliability expectations. The trainer also serves as the subject matter expert
for all mechanical condition monitoring programs, providing technical
leadership, program oversight, and continuous improvement to strengthen
mechanical reliability across Nippon Sanso Matheson's ASU fleet.

Essential
Functions
Mechanical
Training Program Development & Delivery
Develop, update, and deliver mechanical training curricula covering rotating equipment, static equipment, compressors, pumps, cryogenic machinery, and ASU specific mechanical systems.
Conduct classroom, hands on, and field based training for mechanical and performance technicians.
Create training materials, assessments, certification pathways, and competency evaluations.
Ensure training content reflects current industry standards, OEM guidance, and NSM best practices.
Progression Program Management
Maintain and manage progression schedules for mechanical technicians and performance technicians.
Track individual development plans, training milestones, and competency achievements.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support employee growth.
Collaborate with operations and reliability leadership to ensure progression expectations align with business needs.
Mechanical Condition Monitoring Expertise
Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical condition monitoring programs.
Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and best practices for mechanical condition monitoring.
Support troubleshooting, failure investigations, and root cause analysis (RCA).
Support reliability improvement initiatives across ASU sites.
Program Administration & Compliance
Maintain accurate training records, documentation, and certification files.
Ensure training programs comply with internal policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate training schedules with operations, engineering, and reliability teams.
Evaluate training effectiveness and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Required for
All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Level Education Details Req/Pref
Associate's
Degree Mechanical Tech,
Industrial Maintenance, Mech. Engineering Tech is Required
Bachelor's
Degree Mechanical
Engineering, Reliability Engineering is Preferred

Work
Experience
Experience Experience Details Required/Preferred
7+ years
hands on mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industrial, continuous
process, or rotating equipment intensive environments such as: ASU,
Petrochemical, Refining, Power Generation is
Required
7+ years of
experience performing or supporting mechanical condition monitoring programs,
including vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication analysis, and
alignment/balancing is Required
5+ years of
experience developing or delivering technical training is Required
5+ years of
experience performing or supporting condition monitoring programs is Preferred

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Technical
Knowledge
Strong understanding of ASU mechanical systems, including compressors, expanders, pumps, heat exchangers, and cryogenic equipment.
Knowledge of rotating equipment fundamentals, mechanical integrity, and reliability engineering principles.
Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies and methodologies (CBM, RCM, FMEA).
Understanding of lubrication systems, alignment techniques, and vibration fundamentals.
Skills
Ability to design and deliver effective technical training for diverse skill levels.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation abilities.
Skilled in curriculum development, competency assessment, and progression planning.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Abilities
Ability to mentor and develop technical personnel in a structured progression environment.
Ability to translate complex mechanical concepts into accessible training content.
Ability to lead reliability initiatives and influence cross functional teams.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across operations, engineering, and reliability groups.
Ability to travel to NSM sites as needed for training and support.

Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/Preferred
Certification Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) is
Preferred
Certification Root Cause Analysis (RCA) facilitator
training is Preferred
Certification Vibration Analysis Certification (ISO
Cat I or II) is Required
Certification Certified Maintenance & Reliability
Technician (CMRT) is Preferred
Certification OEM specific mechanical equipment
training is Preferred

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical
Demands: While performing
duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach
with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, bend and twist, talk and
hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, equipment, tools or controls.
Physical
Demands: Occasionally lift
and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Physical
Demands: Specific vision
abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions,
and the ability to adjust focus.
Working
Condition This role will be
performed in office environments as well as in industrial field environments.
While performing duties of this job it would occasionally be required to:
* Be exposed to moving mechanical
parts and extreme cold (e.g. operating plant).
* Be exposed to outside weather
conditions (e.g. cold box valves, filling trailers).
* Be exposed to high, precarious
places (e.g. cold box, repair work)
* Be exposed to high noise levels
(e.g. Plant rounds, maintenance)
Working
Condition May also be
required to work from a home location, which must be conducive to performing
the role and duties, including virtual/video meetings.
Working
Condition Must sign NDA, have
a clean driving record and pass background check and drug test.

Travel
Requirements
Estimated
25% Ability to travel and required to provide weekend and evening support as
needed.

Pay Range: $120,000 to $140,000 per year.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with
the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability