Technical Training Specialist

Valero is looking for a Technical Training Specialist to join the Training & Development team at the Valero Headquarters in San Antonio, TX.   The Technical Training Specialist will create and manage technical training programs targeted at building technical and operational knowledge, skills and abilities.   Responsibilities include:

• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of training by analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating companywide training programs and initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation and influence change at all levels of the organization
• Consults with various levels of leadership to facilitate the implementation of initiatives and upgrades to new and existing programs.
• Prioritizes and multi-tasks in order to manage multiple projects while working both independently and by collaborating with teams.
• Communicates with key stakeholders to provide ongoing project status updates, potential issues, successes and lessons learned.
• Participates in internal audits to verify site training is properly documented and meets or exceeds organizational requirements.
• Performs internal reviews of program evaluation data to assess training program effectiveness and recommend necessary changes.
• Builds positive relationships and work with others to accomplish challenging assignments.
• Understands government regulations in order to identify training updates and recommend necessary changes.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

We are looking for a dynamic team member who embraces the Valero Culture of Safety, Accountability, Teamwork Doing the Right Thing, Excellence and Caring in all facets of the job. 

The ideal team member is knowledgeable in the energy industry and possess solid technical aptitude. Additionally, this position requires excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex subjects in a clear and interesting way.

Successful candidates will have (required):

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in Refining, Operations, Maintenance / Craft, or Safety.
• Experience facilitating technical training content such as operations, maintenance, and safety related topics.
• Valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within specified timeframe.
• Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time during peak program phases. 
• Able and willing to work onsite and in-person at the Valero Headquarters in San Antonio.
• 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.

The most competitive candidates will have (preferred):

• Bachelor's or higher-level degree.
• Experience building and managing large-scale training programs from beginning to end.
• Knowledge of OSHA required qualifications and certifications for the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Ability to read and interpret company policies, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation.
• Ability to accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word and Excel).

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal gro