Supervisor, Competency & Curriculum Development

Nextdecade; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a Supervisor, Competency & Curriculum Development in Brownsville, TX to lead the design and deployment of CAMS-based competency programs. You will develop competency profiles, design assessments, and drive curriculum development with SMEs to ensure safe, compliant LNG operations.

You will translate CAMS requirements into ABILITY LMS configurations, supervise a team, and drive continuous improvement in training quality and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in instructional design, training program development, or competency program management.
• 3+ years in heavy industry or regulated operations.
• Experience designing competency-based training systems and assessments.
• Proven ability to facilitate workshops with SMEs.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and Competency Management Systems.
• LNG industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage competency program lifecycle from role analysis to system implementation.
• Design competency assessments standards and assessor qualifications.
• Lead curriculum design with SMEs to ensure technically accurate content.
• Maintain training matrix aligned with competency profiles.
• Translate CAMS requirements into ABILITY LMS/CMS specifications.
• QA configuration to ensure learning objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor training staff; coordinate workload.

Skills

Instructional design

Training program development

Competency program management

Learning analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Industrial Technology, Organizational Development, or related field

Tools

Ability LMS

CAMS knowledge

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.SUMMARY OF THE ROLEThe Supervisor, Competency & Curriculum Development is a technical specialist role responsible for developing and supporting NextDecade's Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS) programs at the Rio Grande LNG facility. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Training, this position develops competency profiles across all organizational job roles, designs assessment methodology and tools, leads curriculum development, and defines ABILITY LMS/CMS system strategy and configuration requirements. The Supervisor oversees the effective coordination between strategic program development and operational implementation, and works collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts, operations leadership, and the Sr. Manager, Training. Success requires deep expertise in instructional design and competency-based training systems, strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex operational requirements into effective learning solutions that support safe, efficient LNG operations while meeting regulatory requirements. The position will be in Brownsville, TX.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCompetency Program Development & ManagementFacilitate the competency development lifecycle, including role analysis, competency identification, proficiency level definition, behavioral indicator development, profile validation, system implementation, and ongoing maintenanceDesign competency assessment methodology, including assessment standards, quality criteria, and assessor qualification processes for Sr. Director approvalProvide technical expertise on competency assessment best practices, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiativesCurriculum Design & Training Program DevelopmentDesign training programs using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies, working with Subject Matter Experts to develop technically accurate, pedagogically sound contentDirect instructional design resources in tactical content development, ensuring alignment with instructional design standards and learning objectivesEnsure training programs support progressive competency development and align with qualification requirementsTraining Matrix & Requirements ManagementMaintain training matrix through requirements analysis, stakeholder coordination, and documentationEnsure training matrix requirements align with competency profiles and qualification plansProvide technical guidance to requirement owners on training requirement development and learning object selectionABILITY System Strategy & Learning ArchitectureTranslate CAMS program requirements into ABILITY LMS/CMS functional specifications, defining how competency profiles, learning pathways, and assessment workflows should be configured to support program quality and operational effectivenessConduct system quality assurance reviews validating configuration supports learning objectives, assessment methodology, and regulatory compliancePartner with Sr. Director, Training on strategic system decisions, major configuration changes, and vendor relationship managementTeam Leadership & Coordination ManagementProvide direct supervision, work planning, quality oversight, and professional development for direct reportsManage training coordination workload distribution between program implementation tasks (system administration, matrix updates, program rollouts) and operational support for site-based training deliveryDevelop staff capabilities in training matrix management, ABILITY system administration, program coordination, and instructional design fundamentalsStakeholder Engagement & Program Quality AssuranceFacilitate workshops and working sessions with operations leadership and Subject Matter Experts to gather requirements and validate program designCollaborate with Sr. Manager, Training to ensure programs are operationally feasible and aligned with site delivery capabilitiesPartner with HR Talent on alignment between competency-based training and talent management processesEDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIESBasic Requirements:5+ years progressive experience in instructional design, training program development, or competency program management3+ years experience in heavy industry, oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, or similar regulated, high-hazard operational environmentsDemonstrated experience designing and implementing competency-based training systems or competency management programs, including competency-based assessment approaches and training evaluation methodsExperience developing technical training curricula for complex operational roles, including operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel, using instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, Agile Learning Design) and adult learning principlesProven track record facilitating workshops with Subject Matter Experts to extract technical knowledge and translate into effective training programsExperience with Learning Management Systems and Competency Management SystemsLNG industry experience strongly preferred; other hydrocarbon processing (refining, petrochemical) or power generation experience consideredExperience leading or managing instructional designers, curriculum developers, or training specialistsExperience in interpreting training data and making data-informed program decisionsTechnical writing ability for training documentation, procedures, and standardsFamiliarity with regulatory training requirements (DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 193 knowledge preferred)Proven project management skills to manage multiple concurrent curriculum development projectsPreferred Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Industrial Technology, Organizational Development, or related field requiredSite Working Conditions & Physical ExpectationsWork EnvironmentMust be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.Operates in a complex construction environment.Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.May be required to enter confined spaces.May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.NEXTDECADE VALUESSafety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.