Job Description

Learns to deliver NAFO training classes through cross-training and self-study. Responsibilities will include instructing SMITH Driving, HSE Training, Velocity (formerly AFM) Training, and providing hands-on LOTO and PM training at our Victoria Training Center. Expected to deliver lower-level courses e.g. compressor valves, alignment, basic compression. This position serves as a stepping stone to the Intermediate Trainer role, which leads Quick Wrench and field training from our comprehensive catalog of hands-on field training programs nationwide.

Essential Duties:

• Host NAFO
• Deliver instructor-led training of the company’s basic compressor and engine courses.
• Deliver training to audiences, along with subject matter experts at times. Training sessions include classroom and one-on-one coaching.
• Maintain training schedule.
• Assist in creating new training material/topics and updating training as needed.
• Stay in close contact with supervisors to ensure training meets expectations.
• Ensure that materials and the training room (on-site or at a remote site) are in order and set up prior to class.
• Assist with implementing training certification plans.
• Interface with field management to help develop training strategies.

Non-Essential Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

All employees shall be in compliance with the Archrock Health Safety and Environmental Policy and local, statutory and/or regulatory requirements at all times.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to:

• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Travel up to 70% of time.

Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge:

• Recognized as Subject Matter Expert in compression operations and compressor technical topics (explicit knowledge and skill across package types).
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques used for adult education is preferred.

Minimum Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record and ability to drive a light truck for an extended number of hours a day, several times per week.

Minimum Experience:

• Typically at least 10 years experience in a Field Service Technician and/or Service Manager role.
• Experience that brings the tacit knowledge needed to specialize and to qualify for stepping into a training and development role.

Leadership:

• No leadership responsibilities.

Physical Demands: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Must be able to travel 25% - 50%.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and bend, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use PC and talk or hear.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds may be required.
• Occasional travel to field locations. Standing and walking in hot or cold conditions.

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Problems / issues are well-defined with guidance available to provide solutions.
• Opportunity for innovation does not arise frequently.
• Provides technical support to field operations as directed.

Impact:

• Actions and decisions could potentially impact costs in the assigned area, but work is most often reported to others for checking or further analysis.

This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks, as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Archrock is a premier provider of natural gas compression services to customers in the energy industry throughout the U.S. and a leading supplier of aftermarket services to customers who own compression equipment. With approximately 1,000 employees, our unmatched expertise and team of highly qualified, certified technicians are backed by more than 70 years of industry experience.

Archrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.