Director, EHS Training & Development

Socket.dev

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Loenbro, LLC in Irving, TX, seeks a Director, EHS Training & Development to lead enterprise learning for environmental, health, and safety training across the organization. You will design governance, standards, curricula, and pathways to build safety capability across a multi-state workforce, aligning with regulations and client expectations.

Collaborating with EHS leadership, Operations, and Loenbro University, you will ensure practical, scalable programs, measure effectiveness, and drive

Qualifications

7+ years in EHS training or related roles in industrial settings.
Experience creating and managing EHS training programs for dispersed workforces.
Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations for construction and field operations.
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical training.
Experience designing curricula, objectives, assessments, and structured learning pathways.
Strong adult learning and facilitation skills.
Knowledge of high-risk construction activities and safety controls.
Ability to establish program standards and ensure consistent implementation.
Experience leading training professionals and instructors.
Excellent cross-level communication and collaboration.
Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise strategy and roadmap for EHS training across Loenbro.
Govern enterprise training standards, curricula, qualification requirements, learning pathways, and the EHS training matrix.
Ensure programs align with regulatory requirements, company policies, operational risks, and client expectations.
Identify workforce competency gaps and develop scalable training plans.
Maintain governance to keep training current with regulations and risks.
Design and improve EHS training for craft, supervisors, leaders, and EHS teams.
Create structured learning pathways from onboarding to leadership development.
Establish objectives, standards, assessments, and qualifications.
Integrate EHS training with NCCER and apprenticeship programs.
Partner with EHS, Operations, HR, and Loenbro University.
Evaluate external providers and LMS integration.
Measure training effectiveness via assessments and KPIs.

Skills

EHS training leadership

OSHA knowledge

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

LMS platforms

Content authoring tools

NCCER curriculum knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Director, EHS Training & Development

Company: Loenbro, LLC

Business Unit/Department:

Location: Irving, TX / On-site

Reports to: VP, Learning & Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

The Director, EHS Training & Development serves as Loenbro's enterprise-wide learning leader for environmental, health, and safety training, leading the strategic design, development, governance, and continuous improvement of EHS training programs across the organization in close partnership with EHS leadership.

This role leads the enterprise EHS training strategy and establishes the standards, curriculum frameworks, qualification requirements, and learning pathways necessary to build safety capability across Loenbro's multi-state workforce. Working closely with EHS leadership and subject matter experts, the Director ensures EHS training is aligned with regulatory requirements, company standards, operational risks, client expectations, and the needs of Loenbro's diverse craft and leadership populations.

This is a training strategy, program design, and governance role within Learning & Development, with a strong connection to EHS and field operations. The Director establishes what EHS training is required, how competency is defined and measured, and the standards by which training is developed and delivered. The role partners closely with EHS leadership, Operations, craft and apprenticeship programs, and field training resources to ensure programs are practical, scalable, and consistently executed across the organization.

The Director establishes what EHS training is required, how competency is defined and measured, and the standards by which training is developed and delivered. The role partners closely with EHS leadership, Operations, craft and apprenticeship programs, and field training resources to ensure programs are practical, scalable, and consistently executed across the organization.

Responsibilities

EHS Training Strategy & Governance

Lead the enterprise strategy and long-term roadmap for EHS training across Loenbro.
Establish and govern enterprise training standards, curricula, qualification requirements, learning pathways, and the EHS training matrix.
Ensure training programs align with regulatory requirements, company policies, operational risks, and client expectations.
Identify workforce competency gaps and develop scalable training strategies to address current and future needs.
Maintain governance processes to ensure training requirements remain current as regulations, risks, technologies, and business needs evolve.

Curriculum & Workforce Development

Lead the design and continuous improvement of EHS training for craft professionals, supervisors, leaders, and EHS teams.
Develop structured learning pathways from new-hire safety training through advanced technical and leadership development.
Establish learning objectives, competency standards, assessments, and qualification requirements.
Develop training for critical operational risks, including electrical safety, fall protection, confined spaces, excavation, energy isolation, lifting and rigging, and mobile equipment.
Incorporate lessons learned from incidents, observations, audits, and operational trends into training programs.

Craft & Apprenticeship Integration

Partner with Craft & Apprenticeship leadership to integrate EHS competencies into craft training and registered apprenticeship programs.
Establish progressive safety learning standards from entry-level through journeyman and advanced craft roles.
Ensure training reflects field conditions, work practices, NCCER standards, and applicable apprenticeship requirements.

Regulatory Compliance & Training Quality

Maintain oversight of EHS training requirements related to OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, state regulations, and client requirements.
Establish standards for certifications, refresher training, external credentials, documentation, and competency verification.
Establish instructor qualification, training delivery, assessment, and quality-assurance standards.
Measure training effectiveness through assessments, field performance, safety data, employee feedback, and other key performance indicators.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and develop EHS training professionals, instructors, and program resources while building internal training capability.
Oversee training resources, budgets, vendors, technology, facilities, and instructor capacity.
Partner closely with EHS, Operations, Learning & Development, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Loenbro University to ensure programs support business and workforce needs.
Collaborate with Enterprise L&D Operations & Technology on LMS integration, learning records, reporting, and digital learning solutions.
Evaluate external training providers and industry programs to support enterprise training priorities.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of progressive experience in EHS, safety training, workforce development, technical training, or related functions within industrial construction, energy, specialty contracting, manufacturing, or a similarly high-risk operating environment.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing EHS training programs for a geographically dispersed workforce.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and safety regulations applicable to industrial construction and field operations.
Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements and operational risks into effective, practical training programs.
Experience developing curricula, learning objectives, competency assessments, and structured learning pathways.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and effective training methodologies for craft and field-based populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of high-risk construction activities and associated safety controls.
Proven ability to establish program standards and influence consistent implementation across multiple business units, regions, or locations.
Experience leading and developing training professionals, instructors, facilitators, or EHS personnel.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels - from craft professionals and frontline supervisors to senior leadership.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites and operating locations.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Education, Workforce Development, Organizational Development, Construction Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer (CET), or equivalent.
OSHA Outreach Trainer authorization or experience managing OSHA-authorized training programs.
Experience with NCCER curriculum, facilitator certification, registered apprenticeship, or other nationally recognized craft training systems.
Experience developing supervisor and safety leadership development programs.
Familiarity with NFPA 70E, electrical safety training, and other specialized industrial safety standards.
Experience with LMS platforms, digital content authoring tools, virtual learning, and training data/reporting systems.
Experience building standardized EHS training programs across multiple states, business units, or acquired organizations.
Experience working within a private equity-backed industrial services or specialty contractor environment.
Experience supporting EHS training integration during mergers, acquisitions, organizational growth, or significant operational change.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

will work in an office setting as well as occasionally in seasonal temperatures

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
Life and disability insurance
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by: