Training and Competency Specialist

First Tek, Inc.

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    JOB SUMMARY: Manage and administer competence activities including staff communication, liaison with internal and external personnel, software control and accurate record keeping to monitor the effectiveness of activities. MANAGER FEEDBACK: WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH LESS "HR EXPERIENCE" AND MORE SIMILAR TO A TRAINING COORDINATOR, LEARNING SPECIALIST, TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR, ETC.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Description

    ***EDUCATION PREFERRED - BACHELOR'S DEGREE***

    MANAGER FEEDBACK: WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH LESS "HR EXPERIENCE" AND MORE SIMILAR TO A TRAINING COORDINATOR, LEARNING SPECIALIST, TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR, ETC.

    SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM - NO OVERTIME; THIS POSITION WILL BE 100% ON-SITE

    TRAVEL: DOMESTIC TRAVEL (CA, TX, LA) MAY BE REQUIRED BASED ON BUSINESS DEMAND

    TOP SKILLS REQUIRED:
    - THIS POSITION WILL BE 50/50 ON ANALYZING DATA AND COACHING/EXPLAINING THE DATA TO MANAGEMENT
    - MUST HAVE EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS - BOTH WRITTEN AND VERBAL
    - HIGHLY ADAPTABLE - MUST BE ABLE TO ADJUST TO LEARNING CURVE ON TECHNOLOGY, DATA PROCESSING, AND ABLE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE TO MANAGEMENT
    - MUST HAVE AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL OF MICROSOFT EXCEL PROFICIENCY - ABLE TO DO VLOOKUPS AND PIVOT TABLES
    - MUST HAVE A PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR AND BE A TEAM PLAYER (SMALL NICHE TEAM WHO SUPPORTS EACH OTHER)
    - MUST HAVE STABLE TENURE IN PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY; AVOID SUBMITTING ANY JOB HOPPERS

    INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1ST ROUND WILL BE A VIRTUAL INTERVIEW. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PREPARE A 10-MINUTE PRESENTATION ON A TOPIC OF THEIR CHOICE (RELEVANT TO THE JOB). 2ND ROUND WILL BE AN IN-PERSON INTERVIEW.

    JOB SUMMARY:
    Manage and administer competence activities including staff communication, liaison with internal and external personnel, software control and accurate record keeping to monitor the effectiveness of activities.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    - Ensure competency records are created and maintained in accordance with legislative requirements.
    - Review and update competency materials in line with the needs of the business.
    - Maintain and develop the Competency System for the organization.
    - Monitor the deadlines and phases of the Competency System.
    - Act as Assessor and/or Verifier.
    - Monitor, record, and analyze the effectiveness of competency training programs.
    - Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
    - Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

    FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
    - Provide logistical and administrative support for all trainers.
    - Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
    - Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
    - Manage training operations and development.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
    - Bachelor's degree preferred.
    - Professional work experience in the areas of competency, training, or employee development.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    - Ensure that company policies and procedures are consistently enforced and adhered to.
    - Continually evaluate the group's processes and methods to assure the most effective use of resources and equipment.
    - Provide daily supervision of employee job execution, including training, performance evaluation, and employee relations.
    - Liaise with customers and internal NOV departments to define and arrange training requirements and schedules.

    BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
    - Learning on the fly
    - Decision quality
    - Problem solving
    - Priority setting
    - Time management
    - Self-development

    TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
    - Intermediate computer skills and knowledge
    - Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
    - Experience with learning management software