Vice President of Training

A leading owner/operator in the energy industry is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Training to provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide learning and workforce development initiatives. This position may be based in Houston, Texas , or at one of the organization's Gulf Coast operating facilities.

As the company continues to expand its operations, this executive will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term vision for training excellence. The Vice President will establish and lead a world-class training organization that integrates onboarding, regulatory compliance, technical competency development, leadership programs, and advanced learning technologies to support a safe, highly skilled, and operationally ready workforce.

This role will partner closely with executive leadership and operational stakeholders to ensure learning strategies align with business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in workforce training, or operational training within the energy, LNG, industrial manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, or other process industries.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing technical training and competency management programs.
• Demonstrated success building or transforming enterprise training organizations, learning academies, or workforce development programs.
• Strong understanding of industrial operations, process safety, regulatory compliance, and competency-based workforce development.
• Experience implementing modern learning technologies, simulation-based training, or immersive learning platforms.
• Proven executive leadership with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a multi-year enterprise training strategy supporting workforce readiness, technical competency, leadership development, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HSSE, Human Resources, and other business leaders to align training initiatives with organizational priorities and operational requirements.
• Establish a comprehensive learning framework that blends classroom instruction, digital learning, hands-on field experience, and competency-based development.
• Drive enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance workforce capability while supporting organizational growth and operational excellence.

Training Operations & Learning Technologies

• Lead the implementation and optimization of an enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) to manage training records, certifications, competency tracking, and learning analytics.
• Develop and oversee a Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS) or equivalent competency framework to ensure consistent workforce qualification standards.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve technical, compliance, onboarding, and leadership development programs.
• Oversee the planning and development of training facilities, including practical learning environments, simulation laboratories, and digital training platforms.
• Introduce innovative learning technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), digital twins, and simulation-based training to improve workforce readiness.
• Support leadership development initiatives that strengthen organizational capability across all levels.

Organizational Development

• Promote a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development across multiple operating locations.
• Integrate lessons learned, corrective action programs, and operational feedback into ongoing training improvements.
• Build strategic partnerships with educational institutions, industry organizations, and subject matter experts to incorporate leading practices and emerging technologies.
• Standardize training processes and competency expectations across the organization.

Performance Measurement & Governance

• Establish key performance indicators to measure training effectiveness, including:
• Time-to-competency
• Certification completion
• Regulatory compliance
• Monitor program performance and provide executive leadership with regular reporting on training effectiveness, organizational capability, and return on investment.
• Ensure governance processes support continuous improvement and long-term workforce development objectives.

**Please note, this is not an HR focused position. The ideal candidate will have substantial LNG/Oil & Gas operations or construction experience**