Training Technician

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC•Early, TX

About The Position

The Training Technician delivers and supports training for Solaris Energy Infrastructure equipment, processes, and field operations. The role provides SBE and Blender classes to employees and customers, develops and maintains standard operating procedures, manuals, refresher courses, quick-reference guides, and troubleshooting resources, and coordinates training schedules, facilities, equipment, rosters, and customer requirements. Training is delivered to field technicians, Solaris employees, and customers, including hands-on sessions at field locations covering equipment use, safety, operation, maintenance, and repair. The technician evaluates training effectiveness, tracks completion and training needs, identifies skill gaps, establishes and reports training metrics, maintains training records, and assists with trainee certification. The role works with Operations Management, Engineering, Commercial, manufacturing, QHSE, and field technical advisors to address operational needs, support continuous improvement, and keep materials current with new technologies, regulatory changes, and equipment modifications. The position requires a dynamic individual who can thrive in a changing field environment and help ensure the workforce is trained, safe, and effective in handling complex machinery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Mechanical Engineering or Technical Education, or equivalent experience in oilfield equipment or related training.
Minimum of 3 years of experience within Solaris Energy field services or similar technical environments.
Exceptional communication skills, directness, transparency, problem-solving ability, coalition-building skills, and ability to avoid conflicts.
Proactive ownership, including identifying and removing obstacles across multiple ongoing tasks.
Independent thinking and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Ability to consider novel solutions and adapt to change.
Collaborative approach, humility, and strong character.
Drive to contribute and achieve full potential.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in adult education, technical training, or specific oilfield equipment operations.

Responsibilities

Model high standards of quality and safety in training activities and daily operations.
Deliver SBE and Blender classes for internal employees and external customers.
Create and maintain SOPs and manuals for SBE and Blender equipment and processes.
Schedule and coordinate training, including class calendars, rosters, facilities, equipment, and customer requirements.
Assist in designing and developing refresher training courses.
Deliver courses tailored to field technicians, Solaris staff, and customers on operating and maintaining Solaris Energy equipment.
Conduct hands-on training at field locations on equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices in operation, maintenance, and repair.
Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
Create quick-reference guides, troubleshooting resources, and other training materials.
Track training completion and needs, and identify knowledge or skill gaps.
Establish training metrics and report results to leadership.
Partner with Operations Management, Engineering, Commercial, and other departments on operational needs and continuous improvement.
Update training materials to reflect new technologies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
Collaborate with manufacturing, QHSE, field technical advisors, and engineering teams to stay current on new products and equipment modifications.
Maintain training records, prepare reports on training activities, and assist with trainee certification.
Perform other duties as required by the manager.