What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Training Manager position at Flowco-Estis?
Position Overview:
The Technical Training Manager leads design and delivery of technical training programs across all operating areas. Determines training objectives by conducting analysis of overall needs and specific skill or knowledge gaps. This position is instrumental in maintaining Flowco Surface Equipment’s place as an industry leader in delivering reliable and innovative compression solutions. Day to day tasks will vary, but may include:
Responsibilities/Job Duties
- Encourage and promote a strong Safety Culture. Maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintains knowledge and practical experience of the best practices relating to operation and maintenance of compressor packages.
- Ability to assimilate complex ideas and data, distilling into presentations or procedures for distribution internally and external to the company.
- Develops technical training material for use in training service technicians and other company personnel.
- Train service technicians on proper and safe operation and maintenance of compressor packages.
- Coordinates technical training events provided by vendors and/or consultants.
- Assesses the knowledge and skill level of service technicians, identifying gaps.
- Manage competency development program and maintain accurate, up to date files for each employee to track technical progress
- Stays abreast of industry practices and trends, including attending training as necessary
- Collaborates with operations and engineering leadership to establish proper maintenance practices for compressor packages.
- Serve as a technical resource for company personnel to support reliable operations, establish maintenance practices, diagnose problems, optimize processes, and train technicians.
- Provide technical expertise to aid in Root Cause Failure Analyses.
- In cooperation with team, aid the development, validation, implementation, and maintenance of SOPs and work instructions.
- Promote a collaborative and Continuous Improvement Culture.
- Adhere to company policy, procedures, and rules.
- Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical experience preferred
- 10 years of Gas Compressor Operating Experience
- 10 years of field startup and/or troubleshooting experience
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints/drawings (Gas, P&IDs)
- Completion of Ariel Basic Training School
- Completion of Ariel Mechanics School
- Completion of Caterpillar and Cummins Mechanics or Engine Diagnostics Schools
- Strong attention to detail, observation, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and established goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps, and use ladder for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Vision required: 20/40 with or without corrective lenses to accurately read all related distribution documents
Working Conditions
- Office Environment with controlled temperatures
- Frequent overnight travel as needed with extended stays
- Vehicle Environment with controlled temperatures
- Subject to outdoor environment with widely varying temperatures and weather conditions