HSES Training Specialist

CB&I • The Woodlands, TX

20d

About The Position

The HSES Training Specialist maintains CB&I training program materials and administers the company’s global Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) training programs. This is an individual-contributor role that designs, develops, and delivers educational programs to support a safe, secure, and compliant workplace. The specialist translates complex safety regulations into accessible training, conducts new-hire orientations, and tracks employee certifications so workers have the competencies needed to work safely and effectively.

The position reports directly to the Senior Director HSES and routinely interacts with Regional Operations, IT, and Human Resources. It combines training development and delivery with administration of learning systems, certification records, training-gap analysis, and collaboration with site managers and safety officers. The specialist also supports senior HSE specialists with audits, equipment inspections, and emergency-response drills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Adult Education, or a related discipline, or equivalent years of experience.
• 3–5+ years of safety, instructional, or training-delivery work experience, ideally in manufacturing, construction, or oil and gas.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital safety-observation tools, and e-learning platforms.
• Experience using and managing digital training platforms to track certifications, test scores, and compliance metrics.
• Strong understanding of adult-learning principles and proficiency with Learning Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT, and industry-specific security and environmental standards.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Mobile Crane and Rigging safety.
• Ability to identify and solve difficult and complex problems, multitask, manage tight deadlines, and adapt to varying and complex environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills, with the ability to engage diverse workforces.
• Ability to translate complex OSHA, EPA, ANSI, NFPA, environmental, and corporate safety regulations into clear, accessible adult-learning curricula.
• Ability to create and deliver engaging, scenario-based safety materials, toolbox talks, safety protocols, and orientations suited to diverse adult workforces.
• Ability to persuade cross-functional teams and leadership of the value of safety and help make compliance an ingrained company habit.
• Willingness to ask questions, listen to workers’ concerns, and adapt safety procedures to practical daily operations.
• Unwavering ethical judgment in enforcing safety protocols, including when facing project deadlines or pushback.
• Ability to modify training methods in response to workplace conditions, new equipment, and changing regulatory requirements.
• Consistently model safe work practices, including proper PPE use during field visits.
• Promote a behavior-based safety culture by observing workplace behavior and providing constructive feedback.
• Willingness to receive feedback on training materials and adjust workflows to reflect real-world working conditions.
• Proactively embrace and promote the company’s values, culture, and a healthy and safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and using past incident data to identify training gaps and mitigate hazards.
• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or OSHA Outreach Trainer designations.
• Bilingual capabilities, frequently English and Spanish in the Texas region.

Responsibilities

• Create and update interactive training materials, including presentations, e-learning modules, and manuals, based on operational needs, regulatory changes, and site-specific hazards.
• Conduct instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on safety training, including new-hire orientation, OSHA compliance training, and refresher courses.
• Instruct employees, contractors, and management on HSES protocols, including OSHA standards, hazardous-material handling, and emergency response.
• Administer Learning Management Systems (LMS), track training matrices, and maintain physical and virtual training files and materials to keep workforce certifications compliant and up to date.
• Partner with site managers and safety officers to identify training gaps and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs.
• Use workplace-inspection and incident-investigation insights to create targeted training that helps prevent recurring safety breaches.
• Perform training-gap analyses to assess workforce competencies and identify safety trends using incident data.
• Assist senior HSE specialists with auditing, equipment inspections, and emergency-response drills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED