Job Details: Technical Training Manager

This position will be responsible for Technical Training for the Oil, Gas & Industrial Services (OGIS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and also the effective development, coordination and presentation of training and development programs. Assess OGIS-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives. Identify and arrange suitable training solutions for employees and customers. Actively search, creatively design and implement effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance.  Responsible for the OGIS Training Cost Center.

 Job Description

Lead the development and implementation of technical training and employee career development programs including:

• Competency frameworks
• Career Progression
• Curriculum
• Certification Programs

Work with HR Manager to drive organizational improvement initiatives.

Develop effective training materials utilizing a variety of media.

Develop trainer development programs and coach others involved in training efforts.

Coordinate training schedule with the hiring and training demands.

Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.

Select or develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works. 

Conduct training sessions covering specified areas such as on-the-job training, refresher training, etc.

Test trainees through various methods including assessments to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training.

Develop and monitor spending against the departmental budget.

Develop and publish an effective external training curriculum along with suitable marketing materials. 

Experience

• A bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of years of professional experience.

• At least two years of training and development experience in a corporate or business setting, preferably in a technical environment.
• Proven ability to lead by example and foster mentoring relationships.

Qualifications

• Passion for people development.
• Ability to work within a team to create outstanding business focused training and development programs.
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.
• Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong team work attitude.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide briefings to management and customers.
• Ability to work independently on their own initiative, as well as, part of a continuous improvement-oriented team environment.
• Knowledge of Rotating Equipment such as Gas Turbines and Compressors preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Personal drive and a desire to build and establish new programs.
• “Hands on” Customer Service ethic, with focus on responsiveness and excelling in both internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Flexible attitude; ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and a multi-cultural workforce. Travel to different locations as necessary.