Learning & Development Manager – Energy

Maersk Training; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Training is seeking a Learning & Development Manager for the Energy sector to guide workforce development in the drilling and offshore industry. This strategic role combines product ownership and training program development, focusing on technical competency and safety while engaging with clients and stakeholders globally. Ideal candidates bring over 10 years of experience in oil & gas and a strong background in technical training management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in oil & gas.
• Hands-on experience in workforce development and training programs.
• Strong grasp of learning methodologies and digital formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and lifecycle for drilling and energy training.
• Drive development of new learning products and course modernization.
• Engage with clients to ensure market relevance and compliance.

Skills

Learning & Development expertise

Technical training program management

Digital blended learning

Customer-centric product management

Job description

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Are you ready to shape the future of workforce development in the global drilling & offshore energy industry?

We Offer

As Learning & Development Manager for Energy, you will play a central role in shaping how Maersk Training supports the drilling and offshore sector in building competent, safe, and future-ready workforces.

This is a global role where you’ll combine strategic product ownership with hands-on development, covering a professional training portfolio that spans technical competency, safety, human factors, and leadership.

You will work closely with clients, industry bodies, and internal stakeholders across products, Operations, HSEQ and Commercial functions.

This is a full-time global position with a flexible working model - combining home office with presence at one of our training centres in key energy hubs (e.g. Houston, Stavanger, Dubai, Aberdeen, Esbjerg, or Rio).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and lifecycle management for drilling and energy-related training offerings.
• Drive the development of new learning products and modernization of existing courses (incl. blended/VR/immersive formats).
• Engage with clients and authorizing bodies to ensure market relevance and compliance (e.g. IWCF, IADC, OPITO).
• Act as a product specialist and technical account lead, supporting commercial teams with key clients
• Act as thought leader and strategic advisor on workforce development in the offshore energy sector towards both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with L&D Managers for Maritime and Renewables to deliver cross-functional initiatives that enhance product quality, scalability, and impact.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a self-driven and strategic professional with a deep understanding of the offshore energy and drilling sector. You bring hands-on experience in developing and managing technical training programs, combined with a strong grasp of learning methodologies, digital formats, and customer-centric product management.

To succeed in the role, you likely bring:

• 10+ years of industry experience in oil & gas - whether from a drilling contractor, operator, or training provider - with direct involvement in workforce development, training, and competency assurance in a leadership or management capacity.
• Firsthand knowledge and experience of frontline operations and risks, ideally gained in roles with a drilling contractor, operator, or service provider, providing a solid foundation for credible product development and meaningful client engagement in learning and development.
• Strong learning & development expertise, including course design, adult learning principles, and digital/blended delivery, gained through formal education or practical experience. Familiarity with industry accreditation schemes such as IADC, IWCF, and OPITO is essential.
• Proven ability to manage the full training product lifecycle, from idea to delivery, by working cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, and HSEQ teams.
• Strategic mindset and business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to align training solutions with client needs and evolving market demands.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed environment, with a track record of leading projects and initiatives across diverse stakeholders, including clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Genuine passion for Human Factors, Crew Resource Management (CRM), and High-Reliability Organizational (HRO) practices - and the ability to apply these frameworks in a practical, operationally grounded ways to improve safety and performance.

For more information, please contact: Per Larsen via [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Business Development, and Training

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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