ASU I&C Reliability Trainer - Irving, TX

JOB SUMMARY
The ASU I&C Reliability Trainer is responsible for
developing, executing, and managing comprehensive training programs for
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and electrical disciplines within
Nippon Sanso Matheson's Bulk Operations organization. This role ensures that
electrical technicians, I&C specialists, and plant performance technicians
receive the technical development, progression, and competency validation
required to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Air Separation
Units (ASUs) and related systems.
The trainer also serves as the subject matter expert for
electrical and controls condition monitoring programs, supporting the
organization's reliability strategy through technical guidance, program
oversight, and continuous improvement.

Essential
Functions
Training Program Development & Delivery
Design, develop, and maintain structured I&C and electrical training curricula aligned with NSM standards, OEM requirements, and industry best practices.
Deliver classroom, hands on, and field based training to technicians, specialists, and reliability personnel.
Create training materials, assessments, certification pathways, and competency evaluations.
Ensure training content remains current with evolving technologies, equipment upgrades, and regulatory requirements.
Progression Program Management
Manage and maintain progression schedules for electrical technicians and I&C specialists.
Track individual development plans, training milestones, and competency achievements.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support employee growth.
Collaborate with supervisors and managers to ensure alignment between progression expectations and operational needs.
Reliability & Condition Monitoring Expertise
Serve as the technical authority for electrical and controls condition monitoring programs, including but not limited to:
Program Administration & Compliance
Maintain accurate training records, documentation, and certification files.
Ensure training programs comply with internal policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate with operations, engineering, and reliability teams to schedule training and ensure resource availability.
Evaluate program effectiveness and implement continuous improvement measures.
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 Instrumentation
Tech, Electrical Tech, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or Electronics
Engineering Tech is Required
Bachelor's Degree Electrical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology is Preferred

Work Experience
7+ years of Hands on experience in industrial
instrumentation, controls, or electrical maintenance within heavy industrial
environments such as: ASU, Petrochemical, Refining, Power Generation is
Required
7+ years of Demonstrated experience with DCS/PLC Systems 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 operations, industrial instrumentation, control systems, and electrical distribution equipment.
Proficiency with PLCs, DCS platforms, instrumentation calibration, loop tuning, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, ISA, and relevant electrical/instrumentation standards.
Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies and reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA, CBM).

Skills
Ability to design and deliver effective technical training for diverse skill levels.
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills for electrical and controls systems.
Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation abilities.
Skilled in curriculum development, competency assessment, and progression planning.
Effective project management and organizational skills.
Motor diagnostics
Vibration and thermography
Control system health monitoring
Instrumentation performance tracking
Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and best practices for condition monitoring activities.
Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives.
Provide guidance on predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.

Abilities
Ability to mentor and develop technical personnel in a structured progression environment.
Ability to translate complex technical 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.

Certification ISA
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST I, II, or III) is Preferred
Certification OEM
specific PLC/DCS training certificates is Preferred
Certification NFPA
70E Electrical Safety Training (current) is Preferred
Certification Certified
Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) 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% with an Ability to
travel and required to provide weekend and evening support as needed.

Pay Range: $120,000 to $140,000 a 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