Learning & Development Specialist

Job Purpose

Competency Development

• Deliver classroom, practical workshop, field coaching, and structured OJT programs.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) with department leaders.
• Identify competency gaps using competency matrices, performance data, incident learnings, audits, and business requirements.
• Develop and continuously improve competency-based training curricula.
• Develop CETP, JRTP, OJT, qualification pathways, and technical development programs.
• Develop structured learning pathways for new hires, experienced employees, multi-skilled personnel, and succession planning.

Training Material Development

• Develop technical training manuals, presentations, SOP learning guides, assessment packages, and reference materials.
• Convert operational procedures, maintenance work instructions, OEM manuals, and engineering standards into effective learning materials.
• Collaborate with SMEs in developing technical learning content.
• Develop blended learning solutions including instructor-led, digital, self-paced, and workplace learning resources.

Competency Assessment

• Conduct theoretical and practical competency assessments.
• Develop written examinations, practical assessment checklists, and question banks.
• Verify employee competence against defined competency standards before qualification or authorization.
• Support periodic competency reassessment and reauthorization programs.

Learning Administration

• Maintain employee learning records, competency matrices, qualification status, and training history.
• Prepare monthly competency reports and updates.
• Maintain compliance with LMS requirements and document control standards.
• Coordinate annual plan and monthly training calendars with stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate training effectiveness using learner feedback, assessment results, workplace observations and operational performance.
• Recommend improvements to competency programs.
• Participate in capability improvement initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all learning programs comply with Tronox Safety Standards, Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental requirements, and company procedures.
• Promote Human Performance principles, Learning from Events, and Safe Work Practices.
• Support competency requirements associated with Permit to Work, Isolation, Critical Risk Management, and Life Saving Rules.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years industrial maintenance experience in heavy industry.
• Minimum 3 years technical training, coaching, mentoring, or competency development experience.
• Experience in chemical processing, mining, petrochemical, power generation, or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with competency-based training systems.
• Experience with LMS and competency management software is advantageous.

Job Specific Skills

• Mechanical maintenance, rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, valves, piping, alignment, lubrication, preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Competency-Based Training (CBT), OJT Development, Assessment Design, Instructional Design, Coaching & Mentoring.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good communication, facilitation, planning, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, continuous improvement mindset, and strong safety leadership.

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