Role Summary:
The Training Specialist is responsible for the effective development, coordination, presentation, and documentation of training programs to support Flowserve’s internal and external customer training. This position requires great communication skills and the ability to engage in technical conversations with a varied audience. The Training Specialist will support the maintenance and creation of instructional materials including technical theory, practical demonstrations (hands-on training), visual presentations, etc.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Deliver content via in-person training, virtual modules, and other digital training methods to both internal and external customers.
- Create, revise, facilitate web-based training, instructor led classroom training and virtual training programs as well as assist as subject matter expert in the development of course materials and content related to field of expertise.
- Manage all metrics, desired course outcomes, evaluations, and feedback, and establish processes and methodologies to ensure the effectiveness of Flowserve training program delivery.
- Perform maintenance on existing training materials to ensure it is up to date. This includes course materials and training equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining the course through regular validation testing of workshop activities, as new models, processes, and updated software will often change the intended outcome.
- Able to perform and train in root cause analysis.
- Experience in relevant industry (pumps, valves, seals, etc)
- Must have a passion for teaching and working with people.
- Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and strive to deliver instructional content with the utmost professionalism and customer satisfaction while teaching.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to work closely with customers either face-to-face or by telephone with a confident and positive manner.
- PC skills and experience with the Microsoft Office package.
- Be willing to travel (40-50% travel will be required).
- Understanding of SHE and OSHA regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Prior Knowledge on Flowserve SiHi Products is a plus.
- Competency reading P & I Drawings and DATA sheets.
- Knowledge on mechanical drilling, tapping, clearance measuring using feeler gauges, Micrometers, Calipers.
- Competency in programing of components using Ehternet, USB, RS232 connections.
- Competency using Filezilla, elprotronic flashpro430, PARAdry/PARAlink softwares could be an advantage.
- Competency with reading electrical / electronic schematics.
- Competency with using multimeters, process meters, soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, and cutters.
- Demonstrate a working style which is team oriented and values communication, participation, and involvement of others.
- Able to work effectively with high degrees of self-management, making decisions around priorities.
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 5-7 years relevant experience
Skills Required
- BS or BA degree in relevant field
- 5-7 years relevant experience
- Experience in relevant industry (pumps, valves, seals)
- Deliver in-person, virtual, web-based, and instructor-led training
- Create, revise, and maintain training course materials and equipment
- Manage training metrics, course outcomes, evaluations and feedback
- Perform and train in root cause analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking skills
- Ability to work closely with customers face-to-face or by telephone
- PC skills and experience with Microsoft Office
- Willingness to travel 40-50%
- Understanding of SHE and OSHA regulations
- Prior knowledge on Flowserve SiHi Products
- Competency reading P&I drawings and data sheets
- Knowledge of mechanical drilling, tapping, clearance measuring, micrometers, calipers
- Competency programming components using Ethernet, USB, RS232
- Competency using Filezilla, elprotronic flashpro430, PARAdry, PARAlink
- Competency reading electrical/electronic schematics
- Competency using multimeters, process meters, soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, cutters
- Team-oriented working style and strong self-management
Flowserve Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flowserve Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Flowserve Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strengthened with an enhanced 401(k) match, added employer contributions, and a shorter vesting schedule following recent plan changes. Feedback suggests this compares well with large‑company norms and is a notable part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options is described as solid, complemented by life/disability insurance and an EAP. Feedback suggests overall health benefits are comprehensive for a large industrial employer.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match makes equity participation accessible and financially attractive. Feedback suggests this feature stands out versus typical offerings and adds meaningful value.
Flowserve Corporation Insights
What We Do
Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 19,000 employees in over 60 countries. Built on more than 50 world-renowned heritage brands, the equity and customer loyalty we have earned over the past 220 years is the foundation of our leadership position across the globe.
