Training Specialist

Training Specialist

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: TRAIN007110

Posting Details

• Full-Time
• Remote

• Locations

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  WA Work From Home
  Issaquah, WA 98027, USA

Job Details

Summary

The Training Specialist is primarily focused on the Power Generation and Oil and Gas sectors but often caters to customers from other industrial facilities.  This role encompasses a dynamic blend of educational strategy, instructional delivery, and continuous improvement.  Design and refine curriculum to meet evolving learning objectives, ensuring content is both relevant and engaging.  Conduct comprehensive assessments ranging from evaluating training effectiveness to measuring qualifications and task-specific knowledge to support learner progress and organizational standards.  Facilitate training sessions both on-site and remotely, adapting methods to suit diverse environments and learner needs.  

Primary Duties

• Curriculum Development:
  • Design structured learning programs that align with educational goals and industry standards
• Assessments (training, qualifications, task/knowledge etc.)
  • Evaluate learners’ skills, knowledge, and qualifications through various tools to ensure competency and progress
• Training Onsite and Remote:
  • Deliver instructional sessions either in person or virtually, tailored to different environments and learner needs
• Internal Research and Training:
  • Focus on investigating best practices and emerging trends to enhance internal capabilities and foster continuous improvement

Internal Stakeholders 

• Learning Management Specialists:
  • Collaborate to develop, test, and maintain course content
  • Provide feedback on course performance and learner engagement
• Managers & Department Heads:
  • Interpret and summarize training reports and analytics to support team development 
  • Assist in assigning courses and monitoring completion rates 
  • Gather feedback to improve LMS usability and training effectiveness 
• End Users (Learners):
  • Respond to inquiries and resolve access or content issues 
  • Collect user feedback to enhance the learning experience

External Stakeholders

• End Users (Learners):
  • Communicate with and educate during curriculum delivery, testing and assessment 
  • Identify and provide remediation if required
• Customers:
  • Engage in earnest thought-provoking questions ensuring that their actual needs are met during training and assessment
  • Provide support pre and post training/assessment sessions

Additionally, it requires ongoing internal research to identify best practices and emerging trends, coupled with the development of internal training initiatives that enhance team capabilities and drive professional growth.

Working Relationships

The Training Specialist works cross-functionally across departments to ensure the effective delivery and management of learning programs.  

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Years of Experience: 2 curriculum development and training experience
• Preferred Experience: 4 curriculum development and training experience
• Licenses/Certification: Certification from Department of the Navy as a Master Training Specialist or designation as a Master Military Training Leader by the Department of the Air Force or equivalent. Driver’s License
• Software/Equipment Knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
• Other Considerations:
  • A highly adaptable instructor who can seamlessly shift between diverse topics.
  • A versatile curriculum developer who can swiftly pivot between industries, tailoring instructional content to meet the unique standards, terminology, and compliance requirements of each sector
  • Strong analytical and communication skills to rapidly absorb new domain knowledge and translate it into effective, industry-specific learning experiences

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk and work on a computer; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and stoop.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
• Will require some travel.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Coordination

Intermediate

Customer Service

Intermediate

MS Office Suite

Intermediate

Organizational Skills

Intermediate

Technical Writing

Intermediate

Verbal and Written Communications

Intermediate

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License