Training Advisor

Project Overview:

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

• To oversee in-field training activities, including area inductions, on-the-job training, and competency verification, ensuring alignment with risk-based and governance requirements. To verify that the contractor’s training system is implemented as approved under the contract by conducting regular monitoring activities, field observations, and documented evidence reviews, ensuring compliance with agreed standards. To evaluate worker competency through workplace observation, applying professional judgement to confirm evidence is sufficient, current, and supports safe work authorisation. To coach trainers, supervisors, and leaders to drive consistent and effective application of training and competency processes. To apply and uphold Training and Competency Governance procedures with consistency, accuracy, and independence. To audit and validate training and competency records, identifying non-conformance, gaps, and risks, and ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution. To exercising the authority to intervene or stop work where critical controls are not in place, not understood, or not operating effectively. To utilise Workday Learning Management System as a governance tool to
• maintain and control training and competency records
• track completion of mandatory and role-based requirements
• monitor compliance across contractor workforces
• support work authorisation readiness through verified data
• generate and interpret reports to identify gaps, trends, and risks
• To lead first-person competency processes for new or modified plant, equipment, and critical tasks prior to operational rollout. To maintain and improve approved training materials, procedures, and documentation to reflect current operational and regulatory requirements. To identify, escalate, and support resolution of systemic issues, non-compliance, and opportunities for continuous improvement. To balance field-based assurance activities with office-based system and reporting responsibilities (approximately 50/50), adjusting to operational priorities. To provide approved ad hoc training support where required, without detracting from the primary governance and assurance focus.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent) preferred, or relevant equivalency.
• Operational experience and qualifications advantageous.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in training and competency assurance within high-risk operational environments (e.g. mining, construction, major projects)
• Strong expertise in competency-based training and assessment, including evaluating validity and sufficiency of evidence.
• Proven ability to audit, assure, and maintain compliance across contractors and workgroups.
• Demonstrated skill in coaching and influencing leaders to ensure consistent application of training systems.
• Proficient in LMS governance (preferably Workday), data interpretation, and maintaining accurate, audit-ready records.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate autonomously and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy across field and system-based responsibilities

Total Rewards/Benefits:

• For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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