Technical Training Manager

Training Program Development & Delivery 

• Design and deliver a comprehensive technical training strategy aligned with business needs and industry standards 

• Identify technical skills gaps through consultation with operations leads and supervisors. 

• Design, develop, and oversee training programs based on company needs and industry standards (e.g. AWS, ASME, ISO, etc.), and customer requirements. 

• Develop and conduct competency assessments to identify skill gaps and training priorities. 

• Develop instructional materials, practical exercises, and assessments for processes and procedures. 

• Coordinate and deliver classroom instruction, hands-on training, and certification preparation programs. 

• Ensure training aligns with quality assurance, production goals, and safety requirements. 

Certification & Compliance  

• Manage the full lifecycle of technical training qualification and requalification programs in accordance with required standards and business objectives — from planning and scheduling to evaluation and continuous improvement. 

• Ensure all training materials are current, accurate, and compliant with industry and company standards. 

• Maintain training records, certification documentation such as welder performance qualification test (WPQ) data. 

• Collaborate with internal departments (Operations, HSE, HR etc.), clients and third parties as necessary to ensure adherence to requisite standards, and safety policies. 

Leadership & Management 

• Lead and mentor any technical trainers, instructional designers, or subject matter experts. Build coaching program to standardise and maximise knowledge transfer. 

• Establish performance metrics and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

• Develop standards and maintain consistency in training delivery and evaluation. 

• Manage training plans and efficiently manage any associated resources such as facilities, consumables, and equipment. 

Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Partner with Operations to capture and translate technical content into effective learning programs. 

• Liaise with external training vendors or certification bodies when necessary.  

• Support customer audits or project-specific training requirements. 

Evaluation & Reporting 

• Monitor training effectiveness through testing, performance metrics (such as competence development, productivity gains and cost of poor quality (COPQ)) and post-training evaluations. 

• Provide regular reports on training completion, certification rates, and workforce readiness to stakeholders. 

• Recommend and implement improvements in training content, delivery, and infrastructure. 

• Continuously review and update content to reflect latest technologies, standards, and procedures.