Location: Houston, TX Department: Operations FLSA Status: Salary Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible) Reports To: Operations Integration Manager (Functional Oversight) Position Type: Non-Supervisory, Non-Bargaining
Units Supported:
- Regeneration Unit #2 (R2)
- Virgin Acid Unit #8 (U8)
- Treatment Services / Acid Water Treatment (TS/AWT)
Position Overview:
The Site-Wide Process Operations Trainer in Houston, TX for Ecoservices ensures operators are trained, qualified, requalified, and audit-ready in accordance with site procedures, corporate training standards, Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements. The Trainer serves as the site's subject matter resource for operator qualification systems, training documentation, and training compliance. Working under the functional direction of the Operations Integration Manager, this role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and HSE teams to maintain an effective and compliant training program. This position does not have supervisory or disciplinary responsibilities but works closely with leaders and employees throughout a unionized operating environment.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Execute initial qualification, requalification, and ongoing training programs for operators, engineers, and salaried employees across R2, U8, and TS/AWT
- Lead classroom, field, hands-on, and operational training activities to support workforce development and technical competency
- Conduct onboarding and qualification training for new employees
- Administer written evaluations, verbal assessments, field demonstrations, and qualification sign-offs
- Monitor qualification status and training completion to ensure compliance with site, corporate, and regulatory requirements
- Identify skill gaps, development opportunities, and training needs across operations teams
- Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready training records, competency evaluations, and qualification documentation
- Generate training reports, compliance metrics, and qualification status updates for leadership teams
- Support internal and external audits, including PSM, OSHA, RMP, RC14001, and corporate assessments
- Develop, maintain, and update training materials, qualification guides, and unit-specific training documentation
- Ensure training content remains aligned with operating procedures, job responsibilities, and qualification requirements
- Update training programs based on SOP revisions, Management of Change (MOC) activities, incident investigation findings, PHA recommendations, and regulatory requirements
- Support annual training needs assessments and site training program planning activities
- Implement and track training-related corrective actions resulting from audits, incident investigations, PHAs, and compliance reviews
- Support PSM training compliance and qualification tracking programs
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance training effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance
- Serve as a subject matter resource for training administration, qualification systems, and competency verification processes
- Maintain working knowledge of the processes, equipment, safety requirements, and operating principles for R2, U8, and TS/AWT operations
Required Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Process Technology and a Minimum of seven (7) years of Process Operations experience; or High school diploma or GED with 10 years of Process Operations experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge and/or demonstrated qualifications in all operational requirements of the sulfuric acid process and/or treatment services.
- Experience supporting Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated operations
- Demonstrated ability to conduct, coordinate, and administer technical training programs
- Support maintaining training records, qualification systems, and training matrices
- Strong understanding of SOP-based training and operator qualification processes
- Knowledge of corporate compliance requirements related to training and documentation
- Strong organizational, planning, communication, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic training management systems
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime as required to support training activities across multiple shifts
- Any other duties as required and assigned
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