Refinery Operator Trainee Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

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.

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 Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program

Benefits 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.  

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