Technical Training Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Midland (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in low carbon energy solutions seeks a Technical Training Specialist. This role involves facilitating training for field staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and experience in the oil and gas industry. The position offers hybrid work and travel opportunities within the U.S.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Benefits and retirement plans

Unlimited career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the oil and gas field.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM).

Responsibilities

• Conduct engaging training sessions on Certarus equipment.
• Analyze training outcomes and performance metrics.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Technical Aptitude

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Technical Certification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to remote communities and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline.

By displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, Certarus is leading the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. With the largest fleet of specialty trailers in the world, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for low and zero-emission fuel distribution.

Summary:

The Technical Training Specialist is responsible for facilitating both hands-on and classroom training for field staff, analyzing training metrics, and supporting compliance with process safety. This role involves performing technical assessments on tier progression, assisting with training material development, and ensuring competency in equipment operation, safety, and regulatory compliance. The specialist will collaborate with key stakeholders across HSE, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, and Compression teams. This position reports to the Learning and Development Manager.

Schedule:

• The schedule follows normal business hours, with occasional work outside of normal business
• This position will work a hybrid work
• The position involves travel within the Certarus’ WTX regional hubs, with occasional travel to other U.S. hubs as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting engaging and effective training sessions on all Certarus equipment that is utilized for daily operations.
• Lead skills assessments and coaching sessions, provide feedback to operations management for field staff development and progression.
• Assist operations with planning, execution, and organization of technical training at the facilities assigned, including new hire, on-the-job training, scheduling, and evaluation of re- certification assessments.
• Analyze training outcomes and performance metrics to measure effectiveness, refine programs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote compliance and through our learning management system (LMS), advocate for safety and compliance, and provide input on refining training processes to meet industry standards.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree or technical certification in a related field (Instrumentation Technology, Applied Sciences, Process Technology, Industrial Maintenance or a similar discipline) is .

Additional Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in the oil and gas field, with a solid understanding of industry practices, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Experience in Natural Gas process systems and equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and effective training in autonomous and diverse environments.
• Strong skills in Excel, including the ability to create graphs and track training data.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) and management of change (MOC).
• Background in engineering principles, with a strong grasp of mechanical, industrial, or chemical engineering concepts as they apply to gas systems and equipment.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to mastering new tools and workflows.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office with an aptitude to learn new computer programs and mobile applications quickly.
• knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards and HSE practices.
• Certifications in process safety management (PSM) or technical training such as CTT+ (Certified Technical Trainer) would be an asset.

Certarus embraces and equal opportunity in the way it impacts our continuous business success. As a Core Value of our Winning Team, we believe in surrounding ourselves with passionate and talented people, and consider all experiences, backgrounds, qualifications, and merits to create stronger teams with a diverse and inclusive culture. Certarus is and will remain an equal opportunity employer.

Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization.