About this opportunity
VoltaGrid LLC. lists this Technical Trainer, Maintenance opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title:
TECHNICAL TRAINER, MAINTENANCE
Location:
TEXAS
FLSA Class:
EXEMPT
Responsible to:
SENIOR TRAINING MANAGER
Position Summary:
This role is responsible for developing and delivering technical training programs that ensure personnel are competent, qualified, and prepared to perform maintenance activities safely and effectively across all operations. This role translates complex maintenance procedures, equipment systems, and operational requirements into clear, practical, and field-ready training. This role supports a competency-based approach, ensuring employees are not only trained but also assessed and verified before performing work. This position works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Health and Safety, and the Leadership Team to ensure training content is accurate, current, and aligned with real-world execution, driving reliability, safety, and operational performance. This role supports both field and classroom material development and employee development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and deliver maintenance-focused technical training programs for field and classroom environments
Develop instructor-led training, hands‑on field exercises, and e‑learning modules
Translate SOPs, procedures, and work instructions into practical training content
Deliver classroom, virtual, and hands‑on training sessions at field locations
Ensure training reflects actual equipment, tools, and job conditions
Support the implementation of competency‑based training and qualification programs
Conduct field assessments and practical evaluations to verify employee capability
Ensure employees are trained, assessed, and authorized before performing maintenance work.
Partner with operations to identify skill gaps and training needs
Support the development of role‑based training pathways aligned with risk and job scope.
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to align training with equipment systems and processes.
Support the standardization of maintenance practices across operations.
Incorporate lessons learned from incidents, failures, and reliability trends into training content.
Assist in reinforcing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting best practices.
Utilize systems such as KPA Flex to assign, track, and document training and competency assessments.
Maintain accurate training records, qualifications, and workforce readiness status.
Develop and maintain training materials, job aids, and reference guides.
Support reporting on training completion, competency status, and program effectiveness
Engage with field personnel to ensure training aligns with actual work execution.
Support onboarding and training of new hires and contractors.
Observe field activities to validate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Serve as a technical resource for maintenance personnel and supervisors.
Continuously improve training programs based on feedback, audits, and operational performance.
Identify opportunities to enhance training delivery, usability, and effectiveness.
Support alignment of training programs with HS&E Management System principles and operational goals
Collaborate across departments to drive consistency and standardization
Other Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred
10+ years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, electrical, service writing, or related technical field
Experience in oil & gas, power generation, industrial, or similar environments preferred
Computer and technical writing skills are required for this role
Previous experience delivering training or leading field-based instruction preferred
Strong understanding of maintenance systems, equipment, and troubleshooting practices
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical instructions
Experience with competency-based training and workforce qualification programs preferred
Familiarity with learning management systems and field-based training tools (e.g., KPA Flex)
Strong organizational, planning, and documentation skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Hands‑on, practical teaching approach
Strong engagement with field personnel and operational teams
Ability to adapt training to different experience levels and learning styles
Ownership and accountability for training outcomes
Strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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