TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MANANGER

Life Cycle Power; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Cycle Power in Houston, TX seeks a Training Manager to design and manage workforce development programs across Field Services, Operations, and Safety. You will implement training strategies, track certifications, and lead leadership development initiatives to improve readiness and productivity.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in training within the power generation/oil and gas industry, with supervisory experience. Travel 15–20% and a strong background in instructional design are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Business Administration, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs across Field Services, Fleet and Asset Management, Operations, Safety and other departments.
• 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 Life Cycle’s organizational goals.

Skills

Training program design

Leadership development

Project management

Instructional design

LMS administration

Communication

MS Office

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/OD/Business/Communications

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Job Status: Full Time

Location: Houston, Texas

Travel: 15-20%

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Training 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 Life Cycle Power 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 Life Cycle’s 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Poses an active and current driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Life Cycle Power is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran’s status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these non-discriminatory policies.

Life Cycle Power has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.