Manager, Operations Training, HNO

Job Summary:

The Manager, Operations Training plays a critical role within TPC Group by leading the Operations Training team and assisting in developing and deploying the training needed to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

The Manager, Operations Training will ensure all training materials, procedures, and processes meet both internal (TPC) and external (Governmental) requirements. They will also have a significant impact by overseeing and ensuring continuous improvement of training for the operator technician program and working with production management to meet evolving performance and development needs.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the Training Work Process has been implemented and is effectively being utilized.
• Coordinates and executes training programs to assure compliance with company policy.
• Oversees and ensures continuous improvement of training for operator technician program and works with production management to meet evolving performance and development needs.
• Ensures all training materials, procedures, and processes meet both internal (TPC) and external (Governmental) requirements.
• Manages training budget.
• Analyzes training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
• Works with Operations, Maintenance, EHS&S, Technical and Lab on training issues, special teams/projects, etc.
• Attends meetings and seminars to obtain information useful to training staff and to inform management of training programs and goals. (API, ATD, GCPTA, EHCMA, Area Community Colleges).
• Assists in the interview process for Process Operators.
• Conducts audits with outside entities including but not limited to US Coast Guard, DOT, RC, OSHA, USEPA, TCEQ, TX RR Commission.
• Evaluates instructor training materials: including outlines, text, and handouts.
• Monitors training classes to evaluate content.
• Keeps current on the training process and recommends modifications to the design and delivery of programs.
• Supports and shares responsibilities for implementation of the New Hire,Job Specific, and Advance Operator training segments of the Employee Training Process.
• Conducts meaningful performance conversations and provides continuous performance feedback.
• Sets performance metrics, evaluates productivity, and helps Training Specialists create long-term career plans within the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the chemical process industry
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in training curriculum development
• Minimum of 1+ years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an Associate degree in Chemical Process Technology is a plus
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in an equivalent technical field is highly preferred
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, Adobe
• Needs excellent communication and leadership skills
• Should have successfully completed Job Instructor or Train the Trainer Training
• Proficient with functionality of Learning Management Systems
• Is familiar with procedure writing and using a procedural management system such as MobilOps or SharePoint
• Develops Individual Training Plans based on Supervisor recommendations
• Has the ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively
• Possesses a keen understanding of learning and development trends and best practices

All applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the US continually without any company sponsorship.