Sr. Manager, Training
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Training, leads operational training delivery, competency assessment execution, and qualification program management at the Rio Grande LNG facility. This role serves as the primary site-based training leader, managing operational logistics, coordinating cross-functional partnerships, and ensuring effective implementation of NextDecade's Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS) across all three pillars: Competency Management, Training Management, and Qualification Management. The Sr. Manager supervises Competency Assessors, coordinates with EPC contractors, and partners with operations teams to support the transition from pre-operations to operational readiness while ensuring regulatory compliance. This position is located in Brownsville, TX at the Rio Grande LNG site (RGLNG). Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Human Resources, Education, or related field or, a minimum of 12 years progressive related experience in lieu of a Bachelorâs degree
- 8+ years of experience in training and development, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing training operations or competency assessment programs.
- Experience in heavy industry, oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, or similar regulated, high-hazard operational environments.
- Demonstrated experience implementing competency-based training systems or competency assessment programs.
- Experience managing direct reports, including assessors, training specialists, or similar roles.
- Experience coordinating with external training contractors or third-party training providers.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Competency Management Systems (CMS).
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and competency-based training approaches.
- Knowledge of competency assessment methods, including self-assessment, 360-degree feedback, and performance observation.
- Understanding of qualification frameworks and regulatory training requirements (DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 193 knowledge preferred).
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Organizational Development, Adult Education, Training and Development, or related field preferred
- LNG industry experience strongly preferred; experience in other hydrocarbon processing or power generation considered
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision, performance management, and professional development for the Competency Assessors
- Oversee day-to-day training operations, ensuring delivery aligns with operational schedules, workforce availability, and facility readiness milestones
- Coordinate training logistics, including facility scheduling, equipment access, and instructor availability for CSU and ongoing operational training
- Monitor training compliance metrics, identify at-risk personnel, and coordinate intervention strategies with operations supervisors
- Validate operational feasibility of training programs for effective field execution
- Oversee qualification program execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for personnel authorization to perform safety-critical and regulated work
- Manage qualification assessment scheduling, including knowledge assessments, practical evaluations, and performance-based testing
- Monitor qualification status and requalification cycles, proactively identifying expiring qualifications and coordinating renewal assessments
- Ensure qualification records maintain audit readiness and meet regulatory documentation requirements
- Validate assessors conducting qualification evaluations meet assessor qualification requirements
- Own the assessment for all competency assessments, qualification evaluations, and OJT progression activities
- Plan and manage competency assessment cycles, including self-assessment periods, cross-assessment timing, and development plan finalization deadlines
- Coordinate assessor workload distribution, ensuring balanced assignment
- Interface with operations leadership to balance assessment activities with operational priorities while maintaining quality
- Monitor assessment completion rates and adjust schedules proactively to address delays, resource constraints, or operational changes
- Serve as primary training and qualification interface for Brownsville operations
- Translate CAMS framework concepts into practical, operations-friendly language
- Build assessor capability in assessment execution, feedback delivery, documentation standards, and stakeholder communication through coaching and mentoring
- Foster team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent assessment and qualification practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
