Learning & Development Specialist at Vallourec in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LMS Administration for North America:

• Manage Vallourec University’s Learning Management System (LMS) – Cornerstone across North America


• Responsible for the everyday LMS logistical requirements and on the related policies, procedures, and processes, which include also managing, registration and rosters of activity


• Responsible in auditing compliance training, monitoring, and editing data


• Ensure accuracy in recording and preparing all regional activities in the LMS


• Provide and update reports, prepare and develop for the management committee


• Evaluate business requirements related in using and configuring LMS applications


• Monitor data entry, conduct training and coordinate in LMS application


• Lead the workforce development admins and coordinators in the training and support of the LMS system


• Lead the bi-weekly LMS admin meetings


• Monitors the effectiveness of training programs and continually recommend adjustments as appropriate


• Investigate matters and compiles information on behalf of your manager to facilitate action and decisions


• Develop, maintain, and reports training metrics associated with the costs, results and performance of training programs, projects, and initiatives


• Update curriculum, assist LMS users, troubleshoot issues, while creating and tracking metrics


• Recommend future improvements to content management, workflow processes and user experience


• Coordinate or performs administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs


• Upload and configure e-learning content into learning management system


• Collaborate with internal support teams and vendors to develop solutions


• Train on use of the system’s self-serve functions

Learning and Development Responsibilities:

Conducts focused educational/training needs assessments within specified targeted adult populations; designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates a range of responsive educational curricula and training programs within defined fields of expertise with an emphasis on multimedia.

• Produce multimedia materials as needed including video, audio, visual design, and print materials


• Create eLearning and virtual programs for in house training on specified content


• Delivers group and individual instruction and training covering a range of technical, operational, and/or management areas in a specified field


• Develops training curricula and/or recommends or utilizes vendor programs that meet instructional goals and objectives


• Formulates training outlines and determines instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops


• Selects or develops training aids, including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works


• Prepare training locations by ensuring instructors have all the tools, technical equipment and resources needed to effectively teach a course


• Creates/Revises e-learning using various software applications


• Design and develop SCORM compliant e-learning


• Working with subject matter experts to create learning solutions


• Creates communication to promote learning and talent management activities through Vallourec University


• Participate on special projects as needed


• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field from an accredited college/university


• Five to seven years’ work experience in a Learning and Development Management corporate environment or equivalent


• Strong working knowledge of Cornerstone Learning Management System


• Experience designing and developing learning experiences using sound instructional design principles and processes inclusive of the adult learning theory (such as ADDIE and SAM)

EXPERIENCE, SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must have strong working knowledge of Cornerstone Learning Management System


• Teaching and facilitation skills


• Keen understanding of psychology basics, specifically the behavior of adult learners and signs of comprehension


• Working knowledge of Articulate Storyline or ISPRING Suite to create eLearning


• Combination of creative design skills and technical knowledge; experience with graphic design, video, micro-learning, responsive design, gamification, simulations, animation/motion graphics preferred such as: Articulate 360, ISPRING Suite, Mobile Learning tools, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite products, audio, and video


• Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft TEAMS


• Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills


• Must be able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively


• Have a working knowledge in areas of Learning and Development


• Ability to work in a team environment


• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in handling sensitive, confidential, and proprietary HR information


• Excellent project management and organization skills


• Ability to work on and complete multiple projects simultaneously


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to network with various departmental personnel and outside parties


• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills


• Must be able to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines


• Advanced organizational skills to allow for the easy retrieval of files and documents

CRITICAL, COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner


• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully


• Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situation


• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics


• Observes safety and security procedures


• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines


• Reports potentially unsafe conditions


• Uses equipment and materials properly


• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers


• Ability to print and speak professional communication


• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's


• Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions


• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will work in a business office environment setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stand for long periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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