Training and Development Manager

Reliant Critical Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Critical Infrastructure seeks a Training and Development Manager to establish and manage training initiatives for field-based and technical personnel within the PaaS industry. You will collaborate with operational leadership to align programs with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

You will design development pathways, implement certifications tracking, and oversee learning systems, budgets, and vendor resources to ensure a highly skilled workforce and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, OD, Business Admin, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years training and development experience in power generation/oil and gas.
• 1–3 years supervisory or management experience.
• Experience designing comprehensive training programs from ground up.
• Experience with LMS, training administration, and metrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs across Field Services, Fleet and Asset Management, Operations, Safety and other departments.
• Establish training and certifications tracking systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Design employee development pathways and succession plans for technicians, supervisors, and leaders.
• Coordinate leadership and professional development programs under a unified training strategy.
• Identify skill gaps and workforce development opportunities with department leadership.
• Improve readiness and productivity through structured training initiatives.
• Manage learning development systems, resources, vendors, and materials.
• Standardize training documentation, safety certifications, and compliance procedures.
• Monitor training performance, completion rates, productivity, and retention.
• Oversee training personnel and department budgets.

Skills

Instructional design

LMS experience

Training program design

Leadership development

Project management

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Supervisor/management experience

Job description

The Training and Development Manager is responsible for establishing and managing training initiatives for field-based employees, technical personnel, organization leadership within the PaaS (Power as a Service) Industry. This position collaborates with operational leadership to identify training needs to ensure programs align with company policies, industry standards, local/state compliances, and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs across Field Services, Fleet and Asset Management, Operations, Safety and other departments. Supporting employees from onboarding through advanced training development.
• Establish technical training and certifications tracking system to ensure employee qualifications and regulatory compliance.
• Design employee development pathways and succession plans for technicians, supervisors, and future leaders.
• Coordinate existing leadership and professional development programs under a unified training strategy.
• Collaborate with department leadership to identify skill gaps, training needs, and workforce development opportunities.
• Improve operational readiness and accelerate new hire productivity through structured training initiatives.
• Manage learning development systems, training resources, external vendors, and instructional materials.
• Standardize training documentation, safety certifications, and compliance procedures.
• Monitor training performance metrics, completion rates, productivity, and retention.
• Oversee training personnel, training budgets, and department initiatives to support organizational goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass preemployment drug screening.
• Possesses a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Daily in-person, predictable attendance.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Organization Development, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training and development and workforce development in the power generation/oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 1 year to 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate experience designing and implementing comprehensive training programs from ground up.
• Experience developing technical training programs for field-based and operational employees.
• Proven ability to develop leadership training and employee advancement programs.
• Knowledge in instructional design, training needs assessments, and adult learning principles.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS), training administration, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership and project management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of industry safety standards, regulatory compliance, and operational training requirements.
• Experience in power generation, turbine operations and energy services.
• CPTM or CPTD Certificates are a plus.
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry Training Certification.
• Military experience in technical training development, instructional leadership, or workforce development within power generations or turbine maintenance operations.