About this role
About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Position Summary
The HSE Training Specialist provides strategic leadership and oversight of Worley Alaska’s HSE and workforce training programs, ensuring employees are qualified, competent, and ready to safely execute work in compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements. The role is accountable for training governance, competency management, learning management systems, workforce readiness, and the development of training matrices that support operational needs.
This position serves as a key resource to Operations and HSE leadership by ensuring training programs effectively support safety performance, regulatory compliance, and employee development. The HSE Training Specialist regularly engages with clients, operational leaders, Human Resources, HSE professionals, and training providers to anticipate workforce training needs and implement solutions that support both current and future business demands.
The role plays a critical part in maintaining a strong safety culture by promoting continuous learning, verifying workforce competency, and driving improvements in training effectiveness and compliance across Anchorage and North Slope operations.
Essential Job Functions
Training Program Leadership
- Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Worley Alaska's workforce training and competency programs.
- Conduct virtual “in-person” new hire onboarding training weekly via Microsoft Teams. Conduct various one-off training courses as needed.
- Develop, maintain, and administer company training matrices to ensure compliance with regulatory, client, company, and project-specific training requirements.
- Manage employee training records and ensure accurate tracking of qualifications, certifications, and competency requirements.
- Develop and maintain onboarding and orientation training programs for new hires and project mobilizations.
- Coordinate and lead training efforts during large-scale hiring campaigns and seasonal workforce mobilizations.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement through audits, field verification, employee feedback, and performance data.
- Develop and maintain computer-based training (CBT) content and learning materials.
- Coordinate delivery of instructor-led, virtual, and computer-based training programs.
- Obtain and maintain trainer certifications required to deliver client and company training programs.
- Assess future workforce training needs and provide recommendations regarding training strategies, resources, and technology solutions.
Learning Management Systems & Training Platforms
- Serve as the primary administrator for ISNetworld and other training management platforms utilized by Worley and its clients.
- Manage employee activation, deactivation, training assignments, qualification tracking, and compliance reporting.
- Maintain client-required training records and ensure alignment between employee qualifications and project requirements.
- Generate reports and metrics to support workforce readiness, compliance, and operational planning.
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand changing training requirements and implement system updates as necessary.
- Support implementation and optimization of new training technologies and learning management systems.
HSE Support
- Deliver safety presentations, toolbox talks, and training-related communications.
- Assist operational leaders in maintaining compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
- Support proposal development and client qualification activities as required.
Compliance and Administration
- Maintain training documentation and records in accordance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
- Support maintenance and reporting of HSE performance metrics.
- Assist with management of OSHA logs, training compliance reports, competency tracking, and workforce readiness dashboards.
- Maintain meeting records, action item tracking, and training-related documentation.
- Assist with HSE communication campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of oil and gas industry training and competency requirements.
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
- Demonstrated experience building, managing, and maintaining training matrices and competency frameworks.
- Experience administering learning management systems (LMS), training databases, and compliance tracking systems.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Power BI, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop reports, dashboards, and compliance metrics.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop and deliver engaging training presentations.
- Ability to build effective relationships with clients, operational leaders, and employees.
- Ability to work independently while managing a wide range of competing priorities.
Physical Demand/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform all required Job Description tasks in a safe manner. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is usually done in an office setting and sometimes at a client facility or job site.
This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Associate's Degree in Occupational Safety, Workforce Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of experience managing workforce training, competency programs, learning management systems, or HSE training programs.
- Three (3) years of experience administering ISNetworld.
- Experience administering learning management systems (LMS) and training platforms, including ISNetworld and other workforce compliance or training management systems.
- Experience building and maintaining training requirement matrices and competency management programs.
- Experience coordinating training programs for large workforces in industrial, construction, oil and gas, energy, or similar industries.
- Experience developing reports, compliance metrics, and training performance indicators.
- Valid driver's license and ability to be insured under company policies.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- BCSP Certification such as OHST, CHST, SMS or ability to get within 6 months of hire.
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Education, Workforce Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline.
- CIT, CSP, ASP, CRSP, or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience managing North Slope workforce training programs.
- Petrochemical, oil and gas, construction, mining, or arctic operations experience.
- Experience with training content development, e-learning platforms, and competency management systems.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of Worley systems, clients, and operational processes.
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.