Technical Training Leader for Field Operations

Certarus-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Certarus in Houston is seeking a Technical Training Manager to lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of our technical training and qualification programs for drivers, technicians, and operations staff.

You will oversee classroom, virtual, hands-on, and field-based instruction, coordinating with SMEs and reporting to the VP of Health, Safety & Environmental. A strong background in adult learning and LMS is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of relevant experience in technical training, field operations, equipment maintenance, transportation, compression or a comparable industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Certarus' technical training and qualification strategy, including standardized role-based training programs, qualification pathways, refresher requirements, and progression criteria for drivers, technicians, and other operational roles.
• Lead Technical Training Specialists and coordinate with mentors and operational subject matter experts to provide consistent training coverage across the organization.
• Ensure technical training aligns with Certarus' HSE Management System, safe work practices, operating procedures, manufacturer guidance, and applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
• Develop written examinations, practical assessments, and field evaluations to verify employees demonstrate the required competency before performing assigned work independently.
• Establish instructor qualification, train-the-trainer, and periodic instructor evaluation requirements to support consistent training delivery.
• Partner with key departmental stakeholders to identify technical training and qualification needs that support operational requirements and corporate objectives.
• Incorporate equipment changes, revised procedures, incident findings, audit results, field observations, and operational lessons into technical training programs.
• Maintain governance and version control for technical training materials, assessments, qualification criteria, and related records.
• Analyze and report on training completion, qualification status, assessment results, and overall training effectiveness.
• Oversee training and qualification tracking to ensure records are accurate, current, and available to operational leaders.
• Conduct periodic visits to Certarus hubs, training locations, customer sites, and field operations to observe work, evaluate training effectiveness, coach instructors, and remain current with operational practices.

Skills

Leadership

Training program development

Instructor coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, education, occupational safety, business

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Training records management

Qualification tracking

Job description

Certarus in Houston is seeking a Technical Training Manager to lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of our technical training and qualification programs for drivers, technicians, and operations staff.

You will oversee classroom, virtual, hands-on, and field-based instruction, coordinating with SMEs and reporting to the VP of Health, Safety & Environmental. A strong background in adult learning and LMS is essential.