Job Title
Technical Trainer III - Compression
Compensation
$73.00/hr + Agency Supplied Vehicle
Location
Williston, ND
Schedule
5/2 | 40 hours/week with potential pre-approved overtime
Target Start Date
ASAP

Scope / Overview
The Technical Trainer III - Compression is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and continuously improving technical training and competency programs that support the safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and efficient operation of Production and Midstream assets. This role serves as the primary liaison between Operations, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Training Leadership, and Governance Councils to ensure technical training programs align with operational requirements, competency standards, and corporate training systems.
The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise in compression and oil & gas operations, combined with experience developing curriculum, competency roadmaps, instructional materials, and learning systems. This position plays a key role in workforce development by ensuring employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate and maintain critical production and compression equipment while supporting organizational learning initiatives on both a site and enterprise level.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve technical training programs for compression operations, maintenance, production, and midstream personnel.
• Design competency-based learning programs, qualification plans, and technical training roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define curriculum requirements and develop high-quality technical training products.
• Serve as the primary interface between Operations, Training, SMEs, and Governance Councils to ensure training programs meet global competency standards.
• Work directly with Training Supervisors to establish site training plans that comply with Operations Training System requirements and corporate best practices.
• Support governance organizations including PLC, MLC, TLC, SSHELC, and other operational leadership groups.
• Develop classroom instruction, instructor-led training, practical field exercises, presentations, assessments, and technical documentation.
• Deliver classroom and field-based technical instruction to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to maximize workforce competency.
• Assist with Instructional System Design (ISD) to ensure learning content supports operational excellence and adult learning principles.
• Support Learning Management Systems (LMS) including database functionality, reporting, competency tracking, metrics, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Customize reports and analyze training metrics to support compliance and workforce development initiatives.
• Maintain competency records and monitor compliance with required technical training programs.
• Promote SSHE (Safety, Security, Health, and Environment) principles throughout all training activities.
• Support vendor management and external training resources when applicable.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify competency gaps and implement development strategies.
• Influence cross-functional teams and operational organizations without direct supervisory authority.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, standards, and directives.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering technical training within the oil & gas industry.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of compression systems, production operations, or midstream facilities.
• Experience developing technical curriculum, competency programs, and structured learning pathways.
• Working knowledge of Operations Training Systems and competency management processes.
• Experience supporting Instructional System Design (ISD).
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), competency tracking, reporting, and training metrics.
• Strong understanding of SSHE management principles within operations and maintenance environments.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present technical material to large audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and technical disciplines.
• Ability to influence leaders, peers, and operations personnel without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Compression operations or maintenance leadership experience.
• Production or Midstream operations background.
• Experience supporting enterprise or global training programs.
• Experience with GOTS, GMT, or comparable competency management systems.
• Learning Management System administration or configuration experience.
• Experience developing enterprise-wide competency frameworks.
• Vendor management experience.
• Continuous improvement or operational excellence experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The strongest candidates will typically possess:

• 10+ years of upstream or midstream oil & gas operations experience.
• Significant hands-on compression equipment and production operations expertise.
• Previous experience as a Technical Trainer, Competency Advisor, Training Specialist, Operations Instructor, or Training Coordinator.
• Demonstrated experience designing technical curriculum rather than simply delivering existing training.
• Strong classroom facilitation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience partnering with Operations Leadership and Subject Matter Experts to improve workforce competency.
• Proven success implementing competency management systems and structured technical training programs.
• The confidence and credibility to influence technical organizations, improve compliance, and drive operational excellence without formal supervisory authority.