Specialist, Training

About the role

Support Lake Charles Polymers (LLO) and Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene (LKO) by leading employee training, qualification, and workforce development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in cultivating and sharing site knowledge through qualification, requalification, onboarding, and technical training programs.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in site training systems, training processes, Operational Excellence requirements, qualification standards.
• Serve as a resource for LMS, D2, and other learning systems; provide troubleshooting, reporting, and user support when applicable.
• Facilitate onboarding, initial qualification, requalification, and refresher training for employees, contractors, interns, and co-ops.
• Maintain site qualification matrices, training curricula, qualification plans, examinations, and training records.
• Ensure all personnel have access to current, accurate, and high-quality training materials, procedures, and qualification resources.
• Develop, review, revise, and approve training materials, CBTs, evaluations, walkthroughs, and learning content in collaboration with site Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) using instructional design and adult blended learning theory.
• Review and improve training programs, qualification materials, and testing processes to address Operational Excellence gaps, audit findings, and business needs.
• Support and coordinate training-related audits and regulatory compliance activities, including Operational Excellence, Quality, DOT, and environmental requirements.
• Aid in identifying workforce capability gaps and developing solutions to improve knowledge, skills, and compliance.
• Analyze and communicate qualification and training compliance reports to Supervisors, Trainers, and site leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Technical, Laboratory, and HSE personnel on cross-functional projects and improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate Knowledge Harvesting and Transfer.
• Support Management of Change activities by ensuring training and qualification requirements are addressed and implemented effectively.
• Manage training logistics, scheduling, records retention, vendor coordination, and site training documentation.
• Mentor Trainers, Coordinators, and less experienced personnel while promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the sites.
• Network with other LYB Training personnel to have an understanding of advancing goals, share best practices and implement as necessary.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing training, workforce development, qualification management, operations, maintenance, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Operational Excellence standards, training systems, qualification processes, H&OP, and document control practices.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Operating knowledge of Spheripol, gas phase reactors, and Catalloy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering learning systems such as LMS, D2, CNotes, SAP, or similar business applications.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, and corrective action implementation.
• Experience in manufacturing Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, Technical, or HSE environments.
• 10 years of operations experience in a chemical or manufacturing facility.
• Experience developing CBTs and digital learning content.

Other Skills

• Strong computer skills and ability to adapt to technology.
• Clear, concise communication and presentation skills.
• Self-directed with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build effective partnerships.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop others.
• Instills trust and exemplifies integrity.

What We Offer

Competencies: Build Partnerships, Deliver Results, Drive Innovation, Grow Capabilities, Promote Inclusion, Motivational Fit

Technical Skills: Learn more about our benefits