Find & Apply For Training and Development Specialist Jobs in Hockley, Texas

Location:

Hempstead & Hockley, TX (Must be able to travel between both facilities)

Job Type:

Full-Time (Flexible hours required to accommodate day and night shifts)

Compensation:

$33 - $38/hr DOE The Role We are seeking a hands-on, proactive, and highly organized Training Coordinator to develop, coordinate, deliver, and document comprehensive employee training programs. Reporting to the Safety Manager / HSE Manager, you will ensure all personnel are qualified, competent, and compliant with standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This dynamic role requires traveling between our Hempstead and Hockley facilities and maintaining a flexible schedule to train employees across both day and night shifts.

What You'll Do Conduct Training:

Deliver new hire safety orientation, mandatory OSHA training, and hands-on equipment certifications (including forklift and overhead crane operation).

Develop Programs:

Create, update, and present training materials, including manuals, quizzes, videos, and job aids. Train staff on hazard recognition, proper PPE, emergency response, and safe work practices.

Evaluate Competency:

Assess employee skills through written, verbal, and hands-on evaluations. Coach employees and mentor new hires directly on the floor to guarantee safe work practices.

Manage Records:

Accurately maintain employee training matrices, individual certifications, and recertification schedules. Ensure all training documentation and records remain audit-ready at all times.

Collaborate & Report:

Coordinate training schedules directly with supervisors and department managers. Support compliance audits, prepare detailed training reports, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like completion rates, competency scores, and the reduction of training-related incidents.

What You Bring Experience:

3-5 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, construction, or operations environment, with a strong, proven background in delivering instructor-led employee safety training.

Education:

Associate degree in Safety, Education, Business, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Regulatory Knowledge:

Deep understanding of OSHA regulations and heavy manufacturing workplace safety requirements. Certifications (Preferred): OSHA 30-Hour, CPR/First Aid Instructor, Forklift Trainer Certification, and Overhead Crane Trainer Certification. A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential is a major plus.

Language Skills:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.

Skills:

Excellent public speaking, written communication, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to maintaining compliance across multiple locations. INDP2

Pay:

$33.00 - $38.00 per hour Expected hours: 45.0 - 55.0 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person