Training Specialist

Powers Technical Services OPC; Mimaropa; Remote; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (work from home)

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Competitive monthly compensation

Collaborative work environment

Long-term opportunity with US-based领导

Job summary

Powers Engineering & Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Training Specialist to lead the planning, development, and evaluation of company-wide training initiatives across our U.S. and Philippine teams.

You will establish a centralized framework supporting onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and continuous professional growth. You will work with Group Leads and subject-matter experts to tailor training to roles, identify competency gaps, and ensure training aligns with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Organizational Development, Training & Development, or related field.
• At least three years of solid experience in Learning and Development or a similar role.
• Experience in training needs analysis, instructional design, and program evaluation.
• Experience coordinating training across multiple departments and functions.
• Strong documentation, project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead training needs assessment and annual Training and Development Plan.
• Develop and maintain standardized training modules.
• Coordinate technical and job-specific training across teams.
• Coordinate role-specific onboarding and continuous learning.
• Monitor training effectiveness and reporting.
• Coordinate training tools and resources repository.

Skills

Training Needs Analysis

Curriculum Development

Facilitation

Documentation

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Organizational Development, Training & Development, or related field

Tools

Smartsuite

Google Drive

Job description

Join a growing U.S.-based engineering firm and help build a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and operational excellence.

Powers Engineering & Inspection, Inc. (PEI) is a growing team of engineers, inspectors, and professionals dedicated to safety, integrity, and innovation in fuel and infrastructure systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and the people who make it possible.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Training Specialist to lead the development, coordination, and implementation of company-wide training and development initiatives. In this role, you will help identify training needs, develop and consolidate training modules and resources, coordinate technical and non-technical training programs, and track employee learning and competency development across our Technical Operations and Support Departments.

You will play a key role in strengthening technical competencies, improving professional and leadership skills, standardizing training resources, and fostering a culture of continuous learning across our Philippine and U.S. teams.

If you value doing honest work (Integrity), taking accountability (Ownership), thinking through decisions (Intentionality), supporting team members (People), getting better every day (Evolve), ensuring everyone gets home safe (Safety), and helping people reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive monthly compensation

• Remote / Work From Home arrangement

• Comprehensive Healthcare coverage

• Paid vacation + sick leave

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Long-term opportunity supporting U.S.-based executive leadership

• Opportunity to work closely with experienced U.S.-based engineering, inspection, and business professionals

• Opportunity for increasing responsibility as trust and performance are established

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full-time: Monday to Friday

• Primarily aligned with U.S. business hours

• Work setup: Remote / Work From Home

ROLE SUMMARY:

Lead the planning, development, documentation, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all training and development initiatives across Powers. Establish a centralized and standardized training framework that supports technical competency, functional proficiency, employee onboarding, compliance, leadership effectiveness, professional development, and continuous organizational improvement.

Work closely with Group Leads, and subject matter experts to ensure that employees have access to relevant training based on their roles, responsibilities, competency requirements, and the company's business objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Company-Wide Training Needs Assessment and Planning

• Conduct training needs assessments across all departments and job roles.

• Coordinate with department heads and Group Leads to identify technical, functional, behavioral, leadership, and compliance training requirements.

• Develop and maintain an annual company-wide Training and Development Plan aligned with Powers' business priorities.

• Identify competency gaps using performance reviews, employee feedback, operational requirements, and role-specific standards.

• Establish training priorities, schedules, resources, and measurable learning objectives.

2. Training Module Development and Documentation

• Develop, document, standardize, and maintain training modules for all departments and job functions.

• Coordinate with qualified subject matter experts to develop and validate specialized training content.

• Consolidate existing presentations, manuals, standard operating procedures, work instructions, recorded sessions, reference materials, and assessments into structured training modules.

• Establish standardized templates covering training objectives, learning content, delivery methods, assessments, and completion requirements.

• Maintain version control, document ownership, review schedules, and approval records for all training materials.

3. Technical and Job-Specific Training

• Coordinate technical and job-specific training for Field Technicians, NDE personnel, Inspection teams, Technical Report Writers, and other technical roles.

• Work with Technical Leads to document job competencies, technical learning pathways, practical assessments, and certification requirements.

• Coordinate equipment training, inspection procedures, technical reporting, field operations, and other specialized training as applicable.

• Track technical training completion, competency gaps, and certification renewals.

4. Support Department and Functional Training

• Coordinate role‑specific training for HR, Recruitment, Payroll and Administration, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and other support functions.

• Develop training resources for internal systems, company processes, standard operating procedures, tools, and departmental workflows.

• Coordinate cross‑training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives to improve operational continuity and collaboration.

• Ensure that functional training materials are reviewed and validated by the relevant department leads.

5. Soft Skills, Leadership, and Professional Development

• Develop and coordinate training on communication, teamwork, accountability, time management, problem‑solving, customer service, conflict resolution, and professional conduct.

• Establish leadership and supervisory development programs covering delegation, coaching, constructive feedback, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Explicitly integrate and align all training content with Powers' Core Values—Integrity (doing honest work), Persistence (never quitting), Ownership (owning outcomes), Intentionality (thinking things through), People (taking care of people), Evolve (continually getting better), and Safety (getting everyone home safely)—into daily learning activities and professional development.

• Use performance review findings and Leadership Effectiveness and Development Survey results to identify development priorities.

• Support individual development plans and continuous learning opportunities.

6. Employee Onboarding and Continuous Learning

• Establish standardized onboarding and orientation training for new employees.

• Coordinate role‑specific onboarding plans with department leads.

• Develop refresher training and continuing development programs for existing employees.

• Coordinate training for employees taking on new roles, responsibilities, systems, or processes.

• Support knowledge transfer and mentoring initiatives to retain organizational knowledge.

7. Compliance, Safety, and Policy Training

• Coordinate required company policy, workplace safety, data protection, and other applicable compliance training.

• Work with HR, Safety representatives, technical experts, and relevant compliance personnel to identify mandatory training requirements.

• Maintain records of completion, assessments, and applicable certifications or renewals.

• Monitor upcoming training deadlines and coordinate timely completion.

• Ensure that specialized compliance and safety content is validated by appropriately qualified personnel.

8. Consolidation and Management of Training Tools

• Establish and maintain a centralized training repository for all departments.

• Consolidate training templates, competency matrices, assessment forms, attendance records, evaluation tools, and completion trackers.

• Maintain a company‑wide training calendar and role‑based training matrix.

• Use approved company systems, such as Smartsuite and Google Drive, to organize resources and monitor progress.

• Establish consistent documentation, access controls, reporting standards, and record‑keeping procedures.

9. Training Delivery and Coordination

• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, orientations, and learning activities within the role's competency and authorization.

• Coordinate internal trainers, department subject matter experts, external providers, and certification programs.

• Arrange virtual and in‑person training for Philippine and US teams, taking into account operational schedules and time zones.

• Monitor attendance, participation, completion, and assessment results.

10. Training Effectiveness and Reporting

• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, participant feedback, practical demonstrations, and follow‑up performance reviews.

• Track training completion rates, competency improvements, outstanding requirements, and program effectiveness.

• Prepare regular training reports for People & Culture and management.

• Recommend improvements based on business needs, employee feedback, and identified skills gaps.

• Monitor the implementation of agreed development actions and continuously improve the company's training framework.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES:

• Annual Company-Wide Training and Development Plan.

• Consolidated training requirements by department and job role.

• Centralized library of standardized training modules and learning resources.

• Company-wide training matrix and competency tracking system.

• Standardized training templates, assessment tools, and evaluation forms.

• Employee onboarding and continuing development framework.

• Training calendar and completion dashboard.

• Training compliance and certification tracker, where applicable.

• Periodic training needs analysis and effectiveness reports.

MUST-HAVES:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Training and Development, or a related field.

• At least three (3) years of solid experience in Learning and Development, Training, Organizational Development, or a similar role.

• Demonstrated experience in training needs analysis, instructional design, training facilitation, and program evaluation.

• Experience coordinating training across multiple departments and job functions.

• Strong documentation, project management, communication, analytical, and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Proficiency in digital collaboration tools and training documentation systems.

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Experience supporting technical or industrial operations is an advantage.