Training & Development Lead

Job Location (Short):
Newcastle, WY, USA, 82701

• Training & Development Lead for Wyoming Refining Company
• Improve Par’s performance by improving core competencies and improved skill to further the company’s growth-oriented goals and focus on training excellence.
• Create local refinery learning standards and training initiatives with a collaborative team of training experts from Par’s other refineries.
• Enjoy exposure to Senior Management while providing strategic analysis of our refinery training initiatives.
• Reporting to the Director, Learning & Development in Houston TX, you will play a key role in ensuring that the competencies of our refinery employees meet and exceed the expectations of the Wyoming Refining Company Leadership team.

• Responsible for improving operations training and qualification programs to include systematic alignment of operator training for Wyoming Refining Company.
• Provide regulatory audit support for HSE department training.
• Develop the initial audit protocol that will be used to monitor the effectiveness of site training programs.
• Responsible for delivering training on procedural changes, including major Management of Change (MOC) training related to procedures.
• Develop and manage project plans for human performance improvement initiatives within Par, including Par’s leadership, technical, and job specific needs.
• Responsible for tracking trainees’ progress, recertification timelines, developing training succession plans, and communicating progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with the Safety department to administer training drills and or emergency response training drills for site staff.
• Identify and prioritize the internal and external resources required to complete training performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify, develop, and implement learning systems to further development objectives.
• Oversee the delivery of learning and development activities at Wyoming Refining Company and assist with same at other Par locations.
• Recommend specific KPIs for the program refining leadership team.
• Manage and report progress on the Learning and Development budget to Director of Learning and Development and Wyoming Refining Company’s leadership team on a regular basis.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited four-year college or university, in Business, Organization Development, or other position related field preferred
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification preferred
  
  Proven successful team leadership
• 5+ years of adult learning and development experience desired
• Refinery / manufacturing / union experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in software systems management
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
  Navigator LMS, Visio, Photo Editing, and Resolution Tracker desired
• Experience with Smart Procedures/ATR preferred
• Highly developed business writing, verbal communication, and public‑speaking skills

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full‑time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.

Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.