Senior Instructional Designer & Learning Consultant

UNITED PETROLEUM TRANSPORTS INC•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

United Petroleum Transports (UPT) and Florida Rock & Tank Lines (FRTL) are building their Organizational Development function from the ground up and are seeking a senior instructional designer. This role is a senior-level, consultative instructional design position that requires the individual to own projects end-to-end, from initial consultation to evaluating results. The position involves proactively identifying business problems, recommending appropriate solutions (which may not always be training), and developing high-quality learning materials. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who leads with curiosity and can consult effectively across all levels of the organization. This is not an order-taking or purely content-creation role; it requires independent thinking, strategic consultation, and a focus on performance outcomes.

Requirements

Three plus years of progressive instructional design experience end to end.
Demonstrated capability in performance consulting: getting to the real problem before proposing a solution.
Demonstrated capability in instructional design and adult learning theory applied in real projects.
Experience with a structured design methodology used to lead projects from analysis through evaluation.
Experience designing and developing multiple modalities: eLearning, video, instructor-led and facilitator materials, job aids, and performance support.
Experience with accessibility-aware design (ADA/WCAG) and visual design fundamentals.
Experience in consulting and facilitation with SMEs, leaders, and end users.
Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
Experience managing projects with limited oversight.
Experience with modern authoring, multimedia, LMS, and AI-enabled tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Premiere, Screen Pal, Menti Meter, Paycom Learning, and JJ Keller are current tools, but ability to learn quickly is valued).
Ability to work 100% on-site in Oklahoma City, OK.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship is available.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, organizational development, or a related field (equivalent demonstrated experience considered).
Experience supporting transportation, safety, compliance, logistics, manufacturing, field operations, or another frontline or regulated workforce.

Responsibilities

Owning projects end to end across safety, compliance, operations, onboarding, leadership development, and enterprise initiatives.
Consulting across the organization to gather information from various stakeholders.
Identifying the real problem and recommending the right solution, including when training is not the answer.
Deciding what gets built, in what modality (eLearning, video, instructor-led, blended, job aids, facilitator materials, performance support, or practice), and justifying the choice.
Producing accurate, accessible, professional work and ensuring it is effectively implemented.
Proving whether the solution worked using business-recognized metrics and iterating for improvement.
Researching existing internal resources, best practices, and the application of AI in design.
Managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and timelines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Helping to build the standards, templates, and practices of a growing OD function.
Providing basic backup support for learning systems and facilitating New Employee Orientation as needed.