Training Specialist

NES Fircroft; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career progression

On-site role

Training culture

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Winnemucca, NV is seeking a Training Specialist to develop and deliver workforce training across a safety-critical operation. You will partner with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to build practical programs, maintain records, and drive continuous improvement in training processes.

The role requires 5+ years in mining, chemical processing, or heavy industry, experience with LMS, OJT, and learner assessments, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of training experience in mining, chemical processing, manufacturing, or safety-critical environments.
• Experience developing, coordinating, or delivering workforce training programs.
• Experience creating training materials, assessments, OJT programs, or practical evaluations.
• Experience delivering classroom and hands-on training to operational personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, maintain, and deliver training programs for employees and contractors.
• Create and update training materials, assessments, and OJT guides.
• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and blended learning, supporting trainers and SMEs.
• Maintain training records and LMS data for compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate training schedules and report on completion and effectiveness.
• Support structured training process improvements across the organization.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, safety, engineering, and external providers to ensure readiness.

Skills

Training program development

LMS administration

OJT design

Classroom delivery

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Training Specialist

Winnemucca, NV | On-Site

I'm partnering with a growing industrial organization looking to add an experienced Training Specialist to support workforce development, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance across a large-scale industrial operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on training professional who enjoys developing and delivering training programs, working closely with operational teams, and helping build a strong training culture within a safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, maintain, and deliver training programs for employees, contractors, and other site personnel.
• Create and update training materials, assessments, job aids, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) guides.
• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and blended learning programs while supporting trainers and subject matter experts.
• Maintain accurate training records, course content, and employee information within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Coordinate training schedules and provide management with reporting on completion, compliance, deficiencies, and training effectiveness.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of structured training processes across the organization.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, safety, engineering, contractors, and external training providers to ensure workforce readiness.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of training experience within mining, chemical processing, manufacturing, heavy industry, or another safety-critical environment.
• Proven experience developing, coordinating, or delivering workforce training programs.
• Experience creating training materials, assessments, OJT programs, or practical evaluations.
• Experience delivering classroom and hands‑on training to operational personnel.
• Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS) and maintaining training records.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple training programs and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience within mining or chemical processing environments.
• Experience supporting a greenfield project, plant startup, commissioning, or operational ramp‑up.
• Experience working with a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) framework.
• MSHA or OSHA training experience.
• MSHA Part 48 trainer certification or willingness to obtain.
• Train‑the‑trainer or instructional design experience.
• Experience developing and coordinating OJT programs.
• Experience supporting the implementation or startup of an LMS or training management system.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to play a key role in building workforce capability within a growing industrial organization.
• Exposure to a wide range of technical, operational, and safety‑critical training programs.
• Opportunity to help establish and improve training systems and processes.
• Long‑term career progression within a growing organization.
• Collaborative environment working closely with operational and technical leadership.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.