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:
o Organizational skills required to streamline highly technical content into manageable portions of information.
o Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
o Experience with e-Learning and learning management systems
o Excellent presentation and communication skills.
o Calm and patient demeanor, with the ability to adapt to various learning styles, as needed.
o Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
o 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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