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NES FIRCROFT
Training Specialist
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What they do
A Training and Development Specialist directs education or staff training programs for a company, such as large firms or distributorships, or private post-secondary educational providers.
$76,849 / year median in Nevada
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Training Specialist Winnemucca, NV | On-Site I'm partnering with a growing industrial organization looking to add an experienced Training Specialist to support workforce development, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance across a large-scale industrial operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on training professional who enjoys developing and delivering training programs, working closely with operational teams, and helping build a strong training culture within a safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, maintain, and deliver training programs for employees, contractors, and other site personnel.
- Create and update training materials, assessments, job aids, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) guides.
- Deliver classroom, hands-on, and blended learning programs while supporting trainers and subject matter experts.
- Maintain accurate training records, course content, and employee information within the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Coordinate training schedules and provide management with reporting on completion, compliance, deficiencies, and training effectiveness.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of structured training processes across the organization.
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, safety, engineering, contractors, and external training providers to ensure workforce readiness. What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of training experience within mining, chemical processing, manufacturing, heavy industry, or another safety-critical environment.
- Proven experience developing, coordinating, or delivering workforce training programs.
- Experience creating training materials, assessments, OJT programs, or practical evaluations.
- Experience delivering classroom and hands-on training to operational personnel.
- Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS) and maintaining training records.
- Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple training programs and priorities simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently. Preferred Experience
- Previous experience within mining or chemical processing environments.
- Experience supporting a greenfield project, plant startup, commissioning, or operational ramp-up.
- Experience working with a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) framework.
- MSHA or OSHA training experience.
- MSHA Part 48 trainer certification or willingness to obtain.
- Train-the-trainer or instructional design experience.
- Experience developing and coordinating OJT programs.
- Experience supporting the implementation or startup of an LMS or training management system. What's on Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to play a key role in building workforce capability within a growing industrial organization.
- Exposure to a wide range of technical, operational, and safety-critical training programs.
- Opportunity to help establish and improve training systems and processes.
- Long-term career progression within a growing organization.
- Collaborative environment working closely with operational and technical leadership.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance