Amount of Travel Required: Travel to field sites may be required with variable frequency.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Operational Trainers are vital members of our organization, responsible for generating training content, assessing competencies, and administering effective training programs that empower our employees to excel in their roles. This role will support the Director of Operational Training by equipping team members with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to succeed, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as
defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")
- Flexibility to travel frequently, 34 times per week within assigned Region.
- Administers operational training program in their respective regional assignments.
- Provides necessary training support to assigned region by prioritizing, planning, scheduling, and implementing new and additional refresher operations training curriculums.
- Develops and updates content for operational training courses.
- Evaluates employee operational competencies and address gaps.
- Identifies and report training needs and issues.
- Assists employees and mentors completing training and mentoring duties.
- Provides ad hoc training as necessary.
- Manages training equipment, including items like tablets, computers, and other electronic equipment as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.
- Successfully passes background check, pre-employment drug screening, and any pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
- Proficiency in spoken English language.
- Possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
- In-person, predictable attendance required.
- Willingness and ability to travel to field locations with variable frequency
- High school diploma or GED. College degree preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry preferred.
- Hydraulic fracturing operation or electrical operations experience preferred.
- External candidates: Prior experience as a trainer or similar position required.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend advanced English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
- Possess intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft platforms (Office, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- High proficiency in utilizing learning management systems and other training technologies.
- Ability to attend, participate, and successfully complete the scheduled New Hire Safety training, including but not limited to H2S, Powered Industrial, and basic First Aid and CPR training.
- Attends and successfully completes annual safety and recertification training.
- Ability to articulate and administer instruction in a positive manner within team dynamics.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
- Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change, and be receptive to new instructions.
- Fully knowledgeable, compliant, and takes initiative to promote and work with digital platforms, including Active Learner, Paycom, KPA, and other company-mandated systems. For new hires, ability to quickly learn company platforms.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The role is primarily office-based, with a combination of in-person and virtual interactions. The position involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, HR, and business leaders, to develop and implement knowledge management initiatives. Flexibility is key, as the Manager will need to adapt to evolving business needs, industry trends, and new technologies. The role may occasionally require travel to company locations or conferences to facilitate training, attend meetings, or stay updated on best practices in the field.
Frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat/kneel. The Operational Trainer works primarily indoors and will be sitting for prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. The Operational Trainer may be required to lift heavy objects; therefore, the Operational Trainer must be able to lift 25lbs.
Work hours may include early morning, late afternoon/evening hours, and weekends in combination, depending on job demands.
The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.