Technical Trainer

Valero•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. A Technical Trainer effectively performs necessary work tasks to develop, maintain, and present materials for the purpose of training and educating all site employees. Develops and conducts programs to train employees in installation, operation, safety, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment. Designs and develops instructional material for computer-based training and other delivery platforms. At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution, including: Plans and coordinates the different components of the site’s training function. Partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Laboratory leadership to ensure all employee training, testing, and progression activities are completed on schedule. Communicates closely with HR regarding employee training / certification completion that results in pay adjustment or job advancement. Communicates effectively with Front-line Supervisors to identify the most efficient time and place to schedule training activities. Develops and delivers training programs (Instructor Lead and Computer Based), including outlines, text, handouts, tests, and designing training exercises. Coordinates training facilities and resources in advance of training activities such as training content; PowerPoint presentation; training aids; and classroom setup. Proctors knowledge-based tests and assists subject-matter expert / trainer with performance-based testing. Verifies that training activity documentation is complete and properly retained. Performs internal reviews, surveys and / or interviews with attendees to evaluate training course effectiveness. Observes trainees during classroom exercises and answers questions. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of responsible complex units, crafts, equipment in the field, and / or other specialized areas, as directed by the Technical Training Supervisor / Superintendent. Coordinates implementation and execution of Corporate Training initiatives, such as the Basic Operator Training program. Coordinates the Qualification / Refresher Operations Training program. Mentors and trains Basic Operator Trainees. Provides test remediation and reassessment support for all job required training. Reviews and updates training materials and tests as appropriate. Schedules, proctors and reviews all Operations assessment / test activities. Develops training schedules (periodic and annual). Participates in Corporate Health, Safety, PSM and Environmental audits to verify that site training is properly documented and meets or exceeds organizational requirements. This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
3 years of training development experience required.
Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Houston Refinery, required.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related area preferred.
Process operations experience in a refinery environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates the different components of the site’s training function.
Partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Laboratory leadership to ensure all employee training, testing, and progression activities are completed on schedule.
Communicates closely with HR regarding employee training / certification completion that results in pay adjustment or job advancement.
Communicates effectively with Front-line Supervisors to identify the most efficient time and place to schedule training activities.
Develops and delivers training programs (Instructor Lead and Computer Based), including outlines, text, handouts, tests, and designing training exercises.
Coordinates training facilities and resources in advance of training activities such as training content; PowerPoint presentation; training aids; and classroom setup.
Proctors knowledge-based tests and assists subject-matter expert / trainer with performance-based testing.
Verifies that training activity documentation is complete and properly retained.
Performs internal reviews, surveys and / or interviews with attendees to evaluate training course effectiveness.
Observes trainees during classroom exercises and answers questions.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of responsible complex units, crafts, equipment in the field, and / or other specialized areas, as directed by the Technical Training Supervisor / Superintendent.
Coordinates implementation and execution of Corporate Training initiatives, such as the Basic Operator Training program.
Coordinates the Qualification / Refresher Operations Training program.
Mentors and trains Basic Operator Trainees.
Provides test remediation and reassessment support for all job required training.
Reviews and updates training materials and tests as appropriate.
Schedules, proctors and reviews all Operations assessment / test activities.
Develops training schedules (periodic and annual).
Participates in Corporate Health, Safety, PSM and Environmental audits to verify that site training is properly documented and meets or exceeds organizational requirements.