Instructional Designer

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We’re partnering with a leading oil and gas company on an exciting training transformation initiative, and our learning team is growing.

We’re looking for experienced Instructional Designers and Content Developers to help shape high-impact learning experiences for newly hired and industry-new technicians. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team driving meaningful change in a dynamic, global industry.

The role requires designing and developing engaging, technically accurate, and translation-friendly training materials that align with a defined competency framework. You will own both the instructional design and the full content development of eLearning and instructor-led training materials, including narration scripts, screen text, learner prompts, and assessments.

• Analyze existing materials and align training content to the approved competency framework developed by the learning analyst
• Design instructional strategies and define content structure, sequencing, and learning approaches appropriate for technical learners
• Write and develop full instructional content, including narration scripts, onscreen text, activities, knowledge checks, and assessments
• Create detailed storyboards with proposed visuals, voiceover scripting, interaction logic, and accessibility considerations
• Author all content using translation-friendly writing practices, avoiding idioms, cultural references, and ambiguity to support global delivery
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), QA reviewers, and stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and alignment to competency requirements
• Maintain version control and high levels of quality, accuracy, and consistency across all training materials
• Ensure content is clear, concise, and accessible for both native and non-native English speakers

Start Date: Continuous recruitment to support ongoing needs; individual start dates will be determined based on project requirements.

Duration: 6 months with the possibility to extend

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week; hours will be determined based on project needs

Location: Virtual

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional design and content development for adult learners, with a focus on technical or operational audiences
• At least 2–3 years of experience designing and developing training for the oil & gas industry or a closely related sector (e.g., utilities, petrochemical, industrial manufacturing)
• Proven experience writing and developing instructional content for eLearning and instructor-led training (ILT), preferably in technical domains
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, engaging, and learner-centered content
• Demonstrated ability to write content optimized for translation and global use, including tone neutrality, consistent terminology, and reduced ambiguity
• Experience creating training for technical and safety-critical roles (e.g., field technicians, operators, maintenance personnel)
• Expertise in adult learning principles, curriculum design, and competency-based education
• Proficient in Articulate 360 (Storyline)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
• A strong portfolio of instructional design and writing samples is required
• Ability to work exclusively on a PC throughout the project is required.

NOTE: 100% Virtual Positions

Due to the nature of this virtual position, we anticipate a…