Environmental Technician

About the Company: MOVA Metals is a global technology leader in the recovery of critical metals and innovator in renewable energy. Having serviced the oil refinery industry since 1973, MOVA is the world’s largest recycler of spent petroleum catalysts. We use hydro metallurgical operations to produce the pure oxides of molybdenum and vanadium.

These unique patented operations allow us the flexibility to optimize metal content in spent catalyst. Our processes deliver a sustainable alternative to landfilling and exporting of hazardous materials. We are the leading Verified Recycler and Reclamation Facility of spent catalyst globally. The process recovers molybdenum and vanadium that are then reused in chemical and metallurgical applications by major catalyst producers, steel, and battery manufacturers.

Position Summary

The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining the plant-wide training and competency program for all employees at the catalyst recycling facility. This position ensures employees receive the knowledge, skills, and certifications necessary to safely and effectively perform their jobs while maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and company policies.

The Training Coordinator partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental, Safety, and Human Resources to build a highly skilled workforce focused on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate all company training activities for hourly and salaried employees.

Maintain the plant Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent training database.

Schedule classroom, computer-based, and hands-on training.

Maintain accurate training records and documentation.

Monitor employee certifications and qualification expiration dates.

Generate monthly compliance and training reports for management.

Coordinate new employee orientation.

Ensure completion of required regulatory and company onboarding.

Assign job-specific qualification plans.

Coordinate departmental onboarding with supervisors.

Track completion of probationary training requirements.

Coordinate and maintain qualification programs for all plant operating areas.

Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Training, Skills assessments, cross-training programs and qualification checklists.

Track employee progression through qualification levels.

Assist supervisors in identifying competency gaps.

Support workforce succession planning.

Evaluate training effectiveness through testing and field observations.

Establish and maintain a training budget.

Any other duties as assigned by management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, Safety, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical processing.
• Minimum 3 years coordinating employee training programs.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, mining, metals, or catalyst recycling

Required Knowledge

Working knowledge of

OSHA General Industry Regulations

• EPA regulations
• Adult learning principles
• Training program development
• Competency assessment

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning Management Systems

Document control systems

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to present information to groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong computer proficiency
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail
• Ability to build positive working relationships

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking throughout the facility
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in industrial environments.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE in designated areas.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to conduct field observations in operating units.

Work Environment

The Environmental Technician works in an active catalyst recycling facility that includes metallurgical and hydro-metallurgical processing operations. The position requires regular exposure to industrial equipment, elevated temperatures, chemicals, dust, noise, and outdoor weather conditions.

The role may require occasional after-hours or weekend work to support environmental sampling, permit compliance, emergency response, or regulatory inspections.