Trainer, Intermediate

Kodiak Gas Services LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services LLC, located in Midland, Texas, is seeking a Technical Training Specialist to assess training needs and deliver compressor training. The role requires expertise in training development tailored to technical subjects, ensuring knowledge transfer through assessments and practical activities.

Candidates should have significant experience in the gas compression industry as well as strong skills in communication and organization. A background in e-Learning and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Operations of the gas compression industry.
• 3-5 years proven experience as a technical trainer in the compression industry.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design training classes and develop training content.
• Stay up to date with changing compressor technology.
• Identify technical training gaps and develop content.
• Develop technical assessments for training class objectives.
• Maintain and manage training equipment.

Skills

Training development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical assessment development

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability to learning styles

e-Learning knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related discipline

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

This position is responsible for assessing training needs, developing training materials, and delivering technical content and compressor training.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design training classes and develop training content based on input from various functions.
• Stay up to date with changing compressor technology, including electrical updates, panel updates, and any mechanical updates due to changing ESG regulations and Kodiak initiatives.
• Serve as subject matter expert for specific compressor package components.
• Identify technical training gaps throughout the organization and develop content to address gaps.
• Work alongside an instructional designer to determine the best approaches for each technical training class, accounting for the intended audience and ensuring adult learning methods are integrated and hands‑on class activities validate learning.
• Stay up to date on new training methods and proactively research teaching techniques.
• Attain post‑training feedback for review and update class content accordingly.
• Develop technical assessments to ensure successful knowledge transfer and skill competency for each training class objective.
• Maintain the completion records for training participants, ensuring timely and accurate attendance and grading records within the Kodiak LMS.
• Maintain and manage training equipment.
• Travel required 50-75% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Operations of the gas compression industry.
• Minimum 3-5 years proven experience as a technical trainer in the compression industry.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related discipline is a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Calm and patient demeanor, adapting to various learning styles.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience with e‑Learning and learning management systems.
• Organizational skills required to streamline highly technical content into manageable portions of information.
• Excellent ability to develop technical assessments and evaluations to ensure successful knowledge transfer and skill competency.

Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.