Trainer, Senior

Kodiak Gas Services LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services LLC is seeking a Training Specialist to assess needs, develop training materials, and deliver technical compressor training. The role coordinates training requirements based on inputs from Operations and goals aligned with employee growth and development.

Proven ability to complete a full training cycle is essential. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in gas compression operations, strong instructional design and presentation skills, and experience with e-Learning and LMS.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the oilfield and compressor mechanics.
• 5-10 years of experience in Operations of the gas compression industry.
• Experience with e-Learning and learning management systems.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Leadership and mentor skills.
• Ability to adapt to various learning styles, as needed.

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 ESG regulations and Kodiak initiatives.
• Subject matter expert for specific compressor package components.
• Identify technical training gaps throughout 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 audience and hands-on activities.
• Attain post-training feedback and update class content accordingly.
• Develop technical assessments to ensure knowledge transfer and skill competency.
• Maintain completion records for training participants in the Kodiak LMS.
• Maintain and manage training equipment.
• Travel required 50-75% of the time.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning methods

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

LMS experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related discipline

High school diploma

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assessing training needs, developing training materials, and delivering technical content and compressor training. He/she will coordinate training requirements based on needs identified through the Operations department and goals aligned with employee growth and development. Proven ability to complete a full training cycle, from assessing technical skill gaps to developing, delivering, and evaluating technical class content to address the gap. The role reports into the Training Director.

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
• Subject matter expert for specific compressor package components
• Identify technical training gaps throughout 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 to ensure 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, by ensuring timely and accurate attendance and grading records are maintained within the Kodiak LMS
• Maintain and manage training equipment
• Travel required 50-75% of the time

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

This role requires in-depth knowledge of the oilfield and all aspects of compressor mechanics. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in Operations of the gas compression industry and demonstrates a passion for continued learning.

• Additionally, the successful candidate should bring proven experience of:
  • Organizational skills required to streamline highly technical content into manageable portions of information.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
  • Experience with e-Learning and learning management systems
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Calm and patient demeanor, with the ability to adapt to various learning styles, as needed.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
  • Leadership and mentor skills
• Over 5 years proven experience as a technical trainer in the gas compression industry.
• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related discipline is a plus.

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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.

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry. Kodiak’s 99.5%+ Runtime is the Result of Empowering Partnership with Employees, Stakeholders, Customers, and Vendors.