NextDecade · 4 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Training
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNextDecade Corporation is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. The Senior Manager, Training, leads operational training delivery and competency assessment execution at the Rio Grande LNG facility, managing logistics and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide direct supervision, performance management, and professional development for the Competency Assessors
Oversee day-to-day training operations, ensuring delivery aligns with operational schedules, workforce availability, and facility readiness milestones
Coordinate training logistics, including facility scheduling, equipment access, and instructor availability for CSU and ongoing operational training
Monitor training compliance metrics, identify at-risk personnel, and coordinate intervention strategies with operations supervisors
Validate operational feasibility of training programs for effective field execution
Oversee qualification program execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for personnel authorization to perform safety-critical and regulated work
Manage qualification assessment scheduling, including knowledge assessments, practical evaluations, and performance-based testing
Monitor qualification status and requalification cycles, proactively identifying expiring qualifications and coordinating renewal assessments
Ensure qualification records maintain audit readiness and meet regulatory documentation requirements
Validate assessors conducting qualification evaluations meet assessor qualification requirements
Own the assessment for all competency assessments, qualification evaluations, and OJT progression activities
Plan and manage competency assessment cycles, including self-assessment periods, cross-assessment timing, and development plan finalization deadlines
Coordinate assessor workload distribution, ensuring balanced assignment
Interface with operations leadership to balance assessment activities with operational priorities while maintaining quality
Monitor assessment completion rates and adjust schedules proactively to address delays, resource constraints, or operational changes
Serve as primary training and qualification interface for Brownsville operations
Translate CAMS framework concepts into practical, operations-friendly language
Build assessor capability in assessment execution, feedback delivery, documentation standards, and stakeholder communication through coaching and mentoring
Foster team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent assessment and qualification practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Human Resources, Education, or related field or, a minimum of 12 years progressive related experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
8+ years of experience in training and development, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing training operations or competency assessment programs
Experience in heavy industry, oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, or similar regulated, high-hazard operational environments
Demonstrated experience implementing competency-based training systems or competency assessment programs
Experience managing direct reports, including assessors, training specialists, or similar roles
Experience coordinating with external training contractors or third-party training providers
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Competency Management Systems (CMS)
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and competency-based training approaches
Knowledge of competency assessment methods, including self-assessment, 360-degree feedback, and performance observation
Understanding of qualification frameworks and regulatory training requirements (DOT PHMSA 49 CFR Part 193 knowledge preferred)
Preferred
Master's degree in Organizational Development, Adult Education, Training and Development, or related field preferred
LNG industry experience strongly preferred; experience in other hydrocarbon processing or power generation considered
Company
NextDecade
NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.76BKey Investors
General AtlanticMUFG BankTotalEnergies
2025-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.7B
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $5.18B
2025-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $175M
Leadership Team
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Tarik Skeik
Chief Operating Officer
James MacTaggart
Chief Marketing Officer
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