Technical Trainer III – Compression

About the role

The Technical Trainer III – Compression is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and continuously improving technical training and competency programs that support the safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and efficient operation of Production and Midstream assets. This role serves as the primary liaison between Operations, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Training Leadership, and Governance Councils to ensure technical training programs align with operational requirements, competency standards, and corporate training systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve technical training programs for compression operations, maintenance, production, and midstream personnel.
• Design competency-based learning programs, qualification plans, and technical training roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define curriculum requirements and develop high-quality technical training products.
• Serve as the primary interface between Operations, Training, SMEs, and Governance Councils to ensure training programs meet global competency standards.
• Work directly with Training Supervisors to establish site training plans that comply with Operations Training System requirements and corporate best practices.
• Support governance organizations including PLC, MLC, TLC, SSHELC, and other operational leadership groups.
• Develop classroom instruction, instructor-led training, practical field exercises, presentations, assessments, and technical documentation.
• Deliver classroom and field-based technical instruction to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to maximize workforce competency.
• Assist with Instructional System Design (ISD) to ensure learning content supports operational excellence and adult learning principles.
• Support Learning Management Systems (LMS) including database functionality, reporting, competency tracking, metrics, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain competency records and monitor compliance with required technical training programs.
• Promote SSHE (Safety, Security, Health, and Environment) principles throughout all training activities.
• Support vendor management and external training resources when applicable.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify competency gaps and implement development strategies.
• Influence cross-functional teams and operational organizations without direct supervisory authority.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, standards, and directives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering technical training within the oil & gas industry.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of compression systems, production operations, or midstream facilities.
• Experience developing technical curriculum, competency programs, and structured learning pathways.
• Working knowledge of Operations Training Systems and competency management processes.
• Experience supporting Instructional System Design (ISD).
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), competency tracking, reporting, and training metrics.
• Strong understanding of SSHE management principles within operations and maintenance environments.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present technical material to large audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and technical disciplines.
• Ability to influence leaders, peers, and operations personnel without direct authority.
• Compression operations or maintenance leadership experience.
• Production or Midstream operations background.
• Experience supporting enterprise or global training programs.
• Experience with GOTS, GMT, or comparable competency management systems.
• Learning Management System administration or configuration experience.
• Experience developing enterprise-wide competency frameworks.
• Vendor management experience.
• Continuous improvement or operational excellence experience.