Sr. Specialist, Training

LyondellBasell North America • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This position drives the consistent implementation and measurement of ongoing training programs, processes, and learning initiatives in Americas Manufacturing. It focuses on identifying needs, designing and delivering manufacturing technical development programs, and supporting training. The role provides an opportunity to improve and evolve the Americas Manufacturing training organization by developing and implementing learning strategies focused on core manufacturing processes.

The position provides direction, oversight, and project management for GTLS Training Programs at sites across the Americas Manufacturing organization. Responsibilities include developing curriculum, optimizing delivery methods such as self-directed and digital learning, facilitating training, measuring curriculum effectiveness, and continuously improving programs. The role requires collaboration with manufacturing site personnel and management to gain support and achieve program objectives.

Requirements

• Able to work independently, self-directed, and within a group.
• Able to utilize instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Practical understanding of operations and maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of training systems used for site operations and maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of HSE training systems, including Operational Discipline, Human and Organizational Performance (H&OP), Process Safety, and OE Standards.
• Highly self-sufficient and driven for results.
• Able to anticipate internal and external customer needs and meet them in alignment with learning objectives.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively as a team member and achieve results through contributions from people in various operational units within Americas Manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain relationships at multiple levels.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and change.
• Takes initiative, is a self-starter, and demonstrates a bias for action.
• Ability to prioritize, adapt to shifting priorities, and balance competing items.
• Innovative mindset and desire to continuously improve.
• Interest in digital tools to evolve learning for today’s workforce.
• High school education required.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Experience in manufacturing and some combination of leadership, leadership training, and instructional design.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training development and deployment.
• English language skills.

Nice To Haves

• Formal instructional design training.
• Experience working with or leading HSE program areas.
• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent implementation and measurement of ongoing training programs, processes, and learning initiatives in Americas Manufacturing.
• Identify training needs and design and deliver manufacturing technical development programs and supporting training.
• Develop and implement learning strategies focused on core manufacturing processes.
• Provide direction, oversight, and project management for GTLS Training Programs across Americas Manufacturing sites.
• Develop curriculum and optimize learning delivery mechanisms, including self-directed and digital learning.
• Facilitate training, measure curriculum effectiveness, and continuously improve programs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing site personnel and management to gain buy-in and accomplish program objectives.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and change, and apply change management, transformation, and LYB value generation concepts.

What This Job Offers

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