Training & Commissioning Coordinator

Electra Battery Materials Corporation; Temiskaming Shores; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra Battery Materials is seeking a Training and Commissioning Coordinator to support the cobalt refinery operations in Temiskaming Shores. The role focuses on developing procedures, coordinating plant commissioning, and training operators across multiple process areas.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in process plants, a Train the Trainer designation, and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of operating and training experience in process plants.
• Previous supervisory experience an asset.
• Train the Trainer designation required.
• Valid First Aid Certification required.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Must be local or willing to relocate to Temiskaming Shores, ON.
• High proficiency of Microsoft Office applications, namely Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Superior organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating procedures and help execute commissioning activities across plant areas.
• Train operators and process staff to perform procedures.
• Sign off operators as competent under regulatory protocols.
• Track training progress and effectiveness.
• Educate workers on Health and Safety regulations.
• Collaborate with process engineers to commission operating circuits.
• Prepare training materials and tests for modules.
• Develop training modules for on-site operators and maintenance.
• Maintain training records for personnel and contractors.
• Deliver engaging training using presentations and hands-on demos.
• Track and update training data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training & Development

Regulatory compliance

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Train the Trainer designation

First Aid Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reference No: 2025-032

Position Type: Full-time

Position Status: This position is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Position Status: Annual salary range of $70,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

About Electra Battery Materials

Electra is a leader in advancing North America’s critical minerals supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. The Company’s primary focus is constructing North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery, as part of a phased strategy to onshore critical minerals refining and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In addition to the Refinery, Electra holds a significant land package in Idaho’s Cobalt Belt, including its Iron Creek project and surrounding properties, positioning the Company as a potential cornerstone for North American cobalt and copper production. Electra is also advancing black mass recycling opportunities to recover critical materials from end-of-life batteries, while continuing to evaluate growth opportunities in nickel refining and other downstream battery materials.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of primary duties and responsibilities for the Training and Commissioning Coordinator position at the Cobalt Refinery:

• Work to develop operating procedures and participate in executing procedures while commissioning the plant, these can be for any of the areas of leaching, neutralization, solvent extraction or crystallization;
• Train operators and other process support personnel in performing procedures as developed;
• Sign off operators as competent to perform procedures following proper regulatory protocols for operator sign offs;
• Track training progress and training effectiveness;
• Help to guide and educate workers and supervisors on compliance to applicable Federal and Provincial Health and Safety Regulations;
• Work with process engineers and consultants to help commission operating circuits;
• Prepare internal material and test for individual training modules and needs;
• Develop training modules for operators and maintenance personnel on site;
• Maintain training records and logs for all personnel and contractors on site;
• Deliver engaging training programs using presentation software and hands-on demonstration equipment;
• Track and update employee training data; and,
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of operating and training experience in process plants;
• Previous supervisory experience an asset;
• Train the Trainer designation required;
• Valid First Aid Certification required;
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations;
• Must be local or willing to relocate to Temiskaming Shores, ON;
• High proficiency of Microsoft Office applications, namely Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications;
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy;
• Superior organizational, problem solving and time management skills; and,
• Excellent written and oral communications.

Why join Electra Battery Materials?

Together, we will power a better path forward. Be a part of a fast-growing team, as we succeed in becoming North America’s first integrated battery materials park, providing battery grade materials for the electric vehicle revolution. Our success is contingent on the hard work and dedication of our people. Electra Battery Materials rewards team members through:

• Recognition and results-driven compensation
• Training and development opportunities
• Culture where innovation is rewarded
• Health and wellbeing
• Ongoing communication and two-way feedback

Electra Battery Materials is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and decisions to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements.