Technical Training Specialist

Technical Training Specialist -25001E4

Description

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

As a Technical Training Specialist you will create and manage technical training programs targeted at building technical and operational knowledge, skills and abilities.

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:

- Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of training by analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating companywide training programs and initiatives.

- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation and influence change at all levels of the organization

- Consulting with various levels of leadership to facilitate the implementation of initiatives and upgrades to new and existing programs.

- Prioritizing and multi-tasking in order to manage multiple projects while working both independently and by collaborating with teams.

- Communicating with key stakeholders to provide ongoing project status updates, potential issues, successes and lessons learned.

- Participating in internal audits to verify site training is properly documented and meets or exceeds organizational requirements.

- Performing internal reviews of program evaluation data to assess training program effectiveness and recommend necessary changes.

- Building positive relationships and working with others to accomplish challenging assignments.

- Understanding government regulations in order to identify training updates and recommend necessary changes.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED required.

- 5+ years of experience in Refining, Operations, Maintenance / Craft, or Safety required.

- Experience managing or facilitating technical training content such as operations, maintenance, and safety related topics required.

- Valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within specified timeframe required.

- Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time during peak program phases required.

- Able and willing to work onsite and in-person at the Valero Headquarters in San Antonio required.

- Ability to accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes required.

- All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic required.

Preferred Requirements:

- Bachelor's or higher-level degree preferred.

- Experience building and managing large-scale training programs from beginning to end preferred.

- Knowledge of OSHA required qualifications and certifications for the chemical manufacturing industry preferred.

- Ability to read and interpret company policies, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation preferred.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program

- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting

- Company-sponsored Pension Plan

- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs

- Onsite Daycare Center

- Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)

- Onsite Pharmacy

- State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities

- Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch

- Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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Job: Human Resources

Primary Location:US-TX-San Antonio

Job Posting Oct 22, 2025, 3:39:50 PM

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