Manager - Training Center

Energy Transfer LP; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP in Odessa, TX seeks an experienced Odessa Training Center Manager to lead training operations and ensure delivery of technical programs that support safety and performance.

You will supervise facilities, coordinate onboarding, engage instructors, and drive continuous improvement across multiple training initiatives, aligning with Operations and OQ priorities. A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in related fields are required, with at least 5 years in training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of training experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Odessa Training Center operations, including safety, scheduling, and facilities.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire training logistics and instructor engagement.
• Maintain view of training demand, course offerings, and resource utilization.
• Align training programs with competency development, qualification requirements, and business priorities.
• Lead monthly operational reviews on training performance, costs, and risks.
• Collaborate with LMS and instructional design teams while owning center operations.

Skills

Leadership

Training management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

LMS tools

Job description

Summary

The Odessa Training Center Manager will provide leadership and oversight for training center operations, ensuring the effective delivery of technical training programs that support operational excellence and workforce readiness. This role requires a strong leader who can manage multiple priorities, build and maintain relationships with Operations and key stakeholders, and drive execution across training initiatives. Beyond facility administration, the position has accountability for technical training coordination, onboarding support, instructor engagement, and training performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Odessa Training Center operations, including safety, scheduling, facility and equipment stewardship, instructor coordination, training utilization, service quality, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the execution lead for Operations onboarding and new hire training initiatives, managing logistics, instructor coordination, participant experience, field-readiness activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a consolidated view of technical training demand, schedules, vendor relationships, course offerings, equipment requirements, and resource utilization.
• Drive consistency and alignment of training center practices across multiple training locations, as applicable.
• Partner with Training, Operations Qualification (OQ), and Operations leadership to align technical training programs with competency development, qualification requirements, and business priorities.
• Establish and maintain an instructor and subject matter expert (SME) engagement model that effectively leverages experienced employees while preserving organizational knowledge.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies through vendor optimization, shared curriculum development, improved scheduling, increased utilization, and reduced duplication of effort.
• Lead monthly operational reviews to assess training demand, delivery performance, utilization, costs, participant feedback, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for the successful execution and coordination of training center operations and technical training activities.
• Works collaboratively with instructional design, Learning Management System (LMS), and OQ teams but does not serve as the primary owner of those functions.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of training experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to implement and train compliance training and procedures.
• Ability to interface effectively and influence decisions.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking for large and small groups.
• Strong organization skills to manage many different training topics.
• Must be dependable, responsible and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must work well within a team and take direction well.
• Experience in evaluating and researching training options and alternatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Excel.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.