Southern Training Manager

Nabors•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Manager provides overall leadership and accountability for running the primary North America training center in Houston. This role oversees various learner populations and ensures intentional alignment across areas of overlap, including rig operations and technician development. The role leads the integration of technical (product line) and rig operations training, bringing product line and rig operations teams together to close technical capability gaps. It ensures training supports real-world execution, operational readiness, and consistent performance in the field. The Manager is responsible for training delivery and continuous improvement across curriculum design, instructor development, competency assurance (CAMS), and administrative compliance. The role ensures all training content is accurate, standardized, and aligned with operational, technical, and safety requirements. In close partnership with Operations, QHSE, HR, and technical stakeholders (including Engineering and Product teams), the Training Center Manager ensures training reflects current operating conditions, equipment and system changes, and evolving performance needs, directly supporting workforce readiness and accelerated time-to-competency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Organizational Development, Training & Development, Adult Learning, Education, Business Management/Administration) or equivalent experience.
5+ years of supervisory experience (or demonstrated leadership capability at a management-ready level with project leadership experience).
Technical background in oilfield equipment, mechanical/electrical systems, drilling technology, or related industrial maintenance trade.
Experience conducting training, mentoring, coaching, or leading technical personnel in a technical environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to instruct, coach, and provide constructive performance feedback.
Proficient in preparing reports, tracking metrics, and managing training documentation.
Familiarity with competency management frameworks (CAMS), training evaluation, and safety compliance.
Strong project management skills (managing plans, milestones, and tasks).
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
Willing and able to travel domestically/internationally as required (approx. 15%–20%).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in training program supervision, team leadership, or instructor development
Experience with CAMS or similar competency management systems.
Technical proficiency with rig equipment systems (top drives, rig control automation, electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic equipment).
Professional training certifications or adult learning/education credentials.
Experience delivering training via Webex or other virtual platforms to multi-location audiences.
Experience leveraging advanced enablement tools (simulators/blended learning/LMS adoption) to improve outcomes and standardization.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership for both Operations Development and Technician Development teams, setting expectations, priorities, and performance standards across the training center.
Maintain the mission and deliverables of each team while driving consistent execution standards (quality, safety, documentation, evaluation rigor).
Evaluate, coach, and support trainers; drive professional development and expansion of technical and instructional skillsets.
Establish a shared operating rhythm (weekly planning, monthly review, quarterly roadmap) that coordinates both teams’ priorities and prevents conflicting schedules, duplicate work, or inconsistent standards.
Create and govern a common framework for instructional standards, assessment approach, training documentation, and performance reporting—used by both teams.
Identify overlap opportunities (shared equipment systems, troubleshooting methodology, safety expectations, training aids, common evaluations) and implement joint solutions (shared modules, shared labs, co-teaching where useful).
Oversee implementation and effectiveness of the Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS), ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with organizational standards.
Maintain accurate competency records and performance data; generate reports to evaluate technician and trainer competency trends and identify gaps.
Ensure evaluation and assessment practices meet technical, procedural, and safety expectations through observation, audits, and coaching.
Supervise execution and quality of training initiatives, ensuring efficient delivery and adherence to established standards.
Evaluate training outcomes, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions and improvements to increase program effectiveness and consistency.
Deliver instructor-led and virtual training as needed (classroom/Webex), including hands-on training activities aligned with program needs.
Develop, update, and maintain curriculum, manuals, guides, visual references, troubleshooting resources, and structured learning paths.
Translate operational lessons learned and technical changes into scalable training content and learning experiences.
Ensure training content stays technically accurate and current by partnering with SMEs and relevant stakeholders.
Where applicable, serve as a liaison to ensure training reflects equipment/system design changes, software releases, and product lifecycle updates that impact field performance and reliability.
Incorporate troubleshooting scenarios and root-cause learning into training content and assessments to strengthen field readiness.
Track trainee and trainer performance metrics and provide feedback and action plans to improve outcomes.
Compile and present training performance reports to leadership, including program metrics, gap trends, and improvement recommendations.
Use data and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement in training quality, consistency, and operational readiness.
Coordinate with Operations, HR, area leadership, and training staff to align training objectives with operational demands.
Function as a liaison between trainees, trainers, and leadership to communicate requirements, concerns, and recommendations effectively.
Oversee training documentation, training matrices, certification tracking, and internal/third-party training records.
Ensure training materials and supplies are current, available, and maintained to support delivery needs.
Support training administration activities including cost tracking, invoicing assistance, and compliance reporting; coordinate with Training Administrator(s) to maintain workflows and requirements.
Maintain effective working relationships with Training Managers, Coordinators, Area Managers, HR, and Training staff.
Prepare and submit reports as required.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.