Refinery Operator Instructor

PTS Advance; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Refinery Operator Instructor to deliver training and maintain programs across plant operations. You will track employee progress, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with the Learning & Development team to keep materials current.

You’ll teach process fundamentals, equipment operation, and CBT courses, while maintaining accurate training records in the LMS and coordinating with plant personnel to close gaps in knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong background in process operations and teaching others.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to varied experience levels.
• Experience with maintaining training materials and records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new hire, refresher, and remedial training covering Safety, Maintenance, Operations, and Compliance.
• Conduct training on process fundamentals, plant science, fluid behavior, heat, and heat transfer.
• Provide training on pumps, valves, instrumentation, fractionators, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, and related equipment.
• Deliver training related to fractional distillation, water treatment, and other separation processes.
• Ensure CBT courses are completed on schedule.
• Maintain training programs, course materials, documentation, and employee records.
• Maintain training records in the LMS and track progress.
• Coordinate and deliver refresher training to maintain compliance.
• Work with plant personnel to improve training programs and materials.
• Ensure alignment with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Communicate training status to managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Process operations

Teaching

Communication skills

LMS proficiency

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year specialized or technical training beyond high school

Tools

LMS software

Job description

We’re looking for a Refinery Operator Instructor to support training and development across plant operations. This role will deliver training, maintain training programs and materials, track employee progress, and help ensure employees have the knowledge and skills needed to work safely, effectively, and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in process operations and enjoys teaching others. You’ll work closely with plant personnel and the Learning & Development team to keep training programs relevant, practical, and up to date.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver new hire, refresher, and remedial training covering Safety, Maintenance, Operations, and Compliance.
• Conduct training for operations personnel on process fundamentals, plant science, fluid behavior, heat, and heat transfer.
• Provide training on process equipment such as pumps, valves, instrumentation, fractionators, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, and related equipment.
• Deliver training related to fractional distillation, water treatment, and other separation processes.
• Make sure required Computer-Based Training (CBT) courses are completed on schedule.
• Maintain operations, safety, maintenance, and compliance training programs, including course materials, documentation, and employee records.
• Maintain accurate training records within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Track employee training progress and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver refresher training to help maintain company and regulatory compliance.
• Work with plant personnel and the Learning & Development Program Manager to identify opportunities to improve training programs and course materials.
• Help ensure training programs remain aligned with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Communicate employee training status and progress to managers and other stakeholders.
• Support other training and development initiatives as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in process operations.
• Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school.
• Strong understanding of process operations, equipment, and plant fundamentals.
• Comfortable teaching technical concepts to employees with varying levels of experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical information in a clear, practical, and easy-to-understand way.
• Ability to identify training needs and help develop effective training materials and programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing training records and compliance requirements.
• Comfortable working with computers, software applications, LMS platforms, and other communication tools.
• Ability to work effectively with operators, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and other plant stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Process Operator vocational training or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience delivering technical, operations, or process training.
• Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS).