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Technical Trainer

🇺🇸 Houston, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ July 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Valero is hiring a Technical Trainer to develop, maintain, and deliver training programs for site employees focused on installation, operation, safety, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment. The role includes coordinating training activities, creating instructional materials for various delivery platforms, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure employee training and certification are completed on schedule.

Highlights
  • Develop and conduct training programs including instructor-led and computer-based training.
  • Create instructional materials such as outlines, tests, handouts, and training exercises.
  • Coordinate training schedules, facilities, resources, and ensure proper documentation of training activities.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory leadership, HR, and Front-line Supervisors.
  • Participate in corporate training initiatives and assist with test remediation and reassessment.
  • Minimum requirement: High School diploma or GED and 3 years of training development experience.
  • Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field and refinery process operations experience.
  • Competency with computer-based training platforms and instructional material design.
  • Position is salaried exempt with competitive pay and benefits including 401(k) match and pension plan.
  • Must be eligible for TWIC card and work on-site at Valero Houston Refinery.

Technical Trainer Full Description

 Job Description - Technical Trainer (2600196)
Job Description Technical Trainer-2600196

Description
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.A Technical Trainer effectively performs necessary work tasks to develop, maintain, and present materials for the purpose of training and educating all site employees.  Develops and conducts programs to train employees in installation, operation, safety, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment.  Designs and develops instructional material for computer-based training and other delivery platforms.At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution, including:Plans and coordinates the different components of the site’s training function.Partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Laboratory leadership to ensure all employee training, testing, and progression activities are completed on schedule.Communicates closely with HR regarding employee training / certification completion that results in pay adjustment or job advancement.Communicates effectively with Front-line Supervisors to identify the most efficient time and place to schedule training activities.Develops and delivers training programs (Instructor Lead and Computer Based), including outlines, text, handouts, tests, and designing training exercises.Coordinates training facilities and resources in advance of training activities such as training content; PowerPoint presentation; training aids; and classroom setup.Proctors knowledge-based tests and assists subject-matter expert / trainer with performance-based testing.Verifies that training activity documentation is complete and properly retained.Performs internal reviews, surveys and / or interviews with attendees to evaluate training course effectiveness.Observes trainees during classroom exercises and answers questions.Demonstrates thorough knowledge of responsible complex units, crafts, equipment in the field, and / or other specialized areas, as directed by the Technical Training Supervisor / Superintendent.Coordinates implementation and execution of Corporate Training initiatives, such as the Basic Operator Training program.Coordinates the Qualification / Refresher Operations Training program.Mentors and trains Basic Operator Trainees.Provides test remediation and reassessment support for all job required training.Reviews and updates training materials and tests as appropriate.Schedules, proctors and reviews all Operations assessment / test activities.Develops training schedules (periodic and annual).Participates in Corporate Health, Safety, PSM and Environmental audits to verify that site training is properly documented and meets or exceeds organizational requirements.This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or GED required.3 years of training development experience required.Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Houston Refinery, required.

Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related area preferred.Process operations experience in a refinery environment preferred.Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding?  Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vestingCompany-sponsored Pension PlanComprehensive Healthcare and Wellness ProgramBenefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.Discover more about Houston and how we’re making a difference there.All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.  Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero.  Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.  *LI-LP1
Job: Human Resources
Primary Location:US-TX-Houston
Job Posting Jul 1, 2026, 10:56:40 PM
Unposting Date Ongoing