Manager, Field Training & Development

at  Precision Drilling Corporation

SUMMARY

The Manager collaborates closely with the North America Field Training & Development (FTD) team, senior leaders in Operations and cross-functional teams to build world-class, fully integrated FTD programs from a strategic growth, performance measurement, and optimization perspective. The goal of the position is to enhance Precision as a leading-edge Company recognized for field operations development. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of adult learning principles, the ability to align training and development initiatives with business goals and operations experience.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Experienced strategic business orientation and acumen
• Ability to set stretch targets and deliver against them
• Excellent communication skills and the natural ability to lead, coach, develop, encourage and motivate people
• Positive attitude and the desire for continuous improvement
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize workload from multiple sources
• Strong follow through and follow up on processes
• Steadfast organizational skills and the ability to plan ahead
• Excellent presentation/facilitation skills are a must have

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Training, Education, OD or equivalent professional experience, preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 8-10 years in the Drilling/Oil field industry, with trainer experience, building successful development and training programs. Could come from another industry that has best-in-class development and training programs
• Managing development and/or related talent management
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs for field-based employees
• Led initiatives and company-wide roll outs with success
• Has partnered with operations to build high performing, high value teams
• Proven success in evaluating trainers, trainees, training programs for their contribution to a business objective
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS), competency management systems (CMS) and e-learning tools
• Intermediate level of competency with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Ability to travel to divisions/regions for rig sites

• Manage Precision’s Field Training and Development Programs by driving the department strategies, overseeing all technical and operational training programs, administration development and providing leadership to Precision’s Best People strategy
• Develop and maintain trust-based relationships with internal customers to deliver value to operations
• Work with HSE, Human Resources and other operational leaders throughout the organization to assess skills & capabilities, develop requirements, and define the appropriate curriculum. This will include the development of frameworks, tools, and assessment methods, as needed/appropriate, for use by field operations to enhance their ability to perform and operate at optimum performance
• Develop knowledge, skills and abilities of internal talent at the field operations level by leveraging best practices in areas of talent development, while applying a practical view to fit the current and future needs of the company and being creative given the size and resources available
• Focused on the development of the process of assessment, development, and succession planning, with a primary focus on the field operations population
• Lead project teams of staff, partners, affiliates, external advisors, and others to contribute to the development and delivery of learning
• Provide budget inputs for expected incurred administrative and project costs
• Assist other department personnel on on-going projects, events and course delivery
• Oversee the implementation and management of Field Training and Development programs, ensuring consistency and quality across all field locations
• Deliver classroom training and perform rig visits, as needed
• Provide ongoing coaching and development to your team to ensure high performance and professional growth
• Act as a liaison between the field and corporate office to ensure alignment and address training-related challenges
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies in training and development
• Oversee the integration of learning and competency management systems and metrics to measure effectiveness and success
• Model and maintain Precision Key Beliefs, safety proposals, and other assigned duties