Operational Turbine Trainer

Operational Turbine Trainer
Job Description

Department: Health, Safety, Environmental and Training
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Operational Training
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Amount of Travel Required: Approximately 40%
Work Schedule: Varies, On-call availability required
Positions Supervised: None
AIP Level: Level 6

POSITION SUMMARY:
Operational Turbine Trainers are vital members of our organization, responsible for generating high-quality training content, assessing operational competencies, and administering effective training programs that empower employees to excel in their roles. This position supports the Director of Operational Training by equipping team members with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to succeed, while fostering a culture of continuous learning, safety, and professional 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.")

•    Demonstrates flexibility to travel frequently as required to support training needs across operational sites.

•    Administers operational turbine training programs for new hires and existing employees.

•    Develops, maintains, and updates content for operational turbine training courses to ensure relevance and accuracy.

•    Evaluates employee operational competencies and identifies skill gaps.

•    Identifies, documents, and reports training needs, deficiencies, and operational issues.

•    Assists employees and mentors with the completion of required training and mentoring activities.

•    Provides ad hoc or just-in-time training as operational needs arise.

•    Manages and maintains training equipment, including tablets, computers, and other electronic training tools.

•    Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.
 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
•    Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
•    Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
•    Daily overtime required and in person, predictable attendance.
•    Valid U.S. Driver's License required. Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3-year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

•    U.S. High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or operations-related field preferred.
•    Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in turbine operations, wind energy operations, or a related technical field.
•    Minimum of 5 years of prior experience delivering training, coaching, or mentoring in an operational environment preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

•    Strong knowledge of turbine operations, safety processes, and operational best practices.
•    Ability to develop instructional materials and facilitate engaging training sessions.
•    Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.
•    Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.
•    Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
•    Proficient with basic computer applications and electronic training tools.
•    Ability to evaluate competencies, document results, and provide constructive feedback.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel. The employee works primarily indoors and will be sitting for prolonged periods at a desk while typing on a computer, whether in a home office, corporate office, client office, or jobsite. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. When required to visit a wellsite, the work environment may include exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio levels up to 85 dB, inclement weather, and extreme temperatures (both hot and cold). Given these conditions, employees visiting a pad site are required to wear company-mandated and company-issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fire retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and impact gloves, and must strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Employees must be able to independently lift 25 lbs.

Work hours include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

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.

*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language.
English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:
•    Understand all health and safety communications.
•    Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge.
•    Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees.
•    Comprehend all operational and safety procedures.
•    Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies.
•    Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications.
•    Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues.
•    Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication.

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.

Last Revised 04/26.