Welding Instructor - IQ Talent Marketplace

Wood is currently recruiting for a Welding Instructor with a strong understanding of operations training requirements to be based in Basra, Iraq on a 28 Days on / 28 Days Off Rotation.

Responsibilities

Instructor Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare training programs and manage presentation materials / equipment.
• Perform Gap analysis on the competency level of the company workforce and develop a training program closing the gaps as per the company competency level requirements.
• Deliver training efficiently with strong focus on Oil & Gas assets.
• Present training material in a professional, interesting, and stimulating manner
• Develop and publish different levels of training programs to satisfy the company needs which include Classroom and OJT activities.
• Deliver Individual competency development training with a holistic approach which includes SHE and WMS considerations in accordance with the client and Iraq government regulations as well as industry systems as applicable.
• Assess the students’ capabilities and modify program material / presentation as needed to maximize the student’s learning’s.
• Maintain program performance, completion, attendance, evaluation records and perform LMS data input functions as defined by the client Training Management.
• Interface and coordinate training activities with the Company, and other personnel to effectively achieve program presentations and completion objectives.
• Ensure all students engage positively in learning experience.
• Assist and encourage students who experience difficulties.
• Assess student’s capabilities and modify program presentation as needed to maximize students’ learning’s.
• Maintain program performance, completion, attendance, evaluation records and perform LMS data input functions as defined by client HR Training Management
• Operate training facilities instructional and presentation equipment.
• Ensure all developed training material is presented for archiving by the Document Controller

Craft Assessment & Responsibilities

• Work with Training Supervisor and Discipline Superintendent to establish/review assessment criteria.
• Conduct assessments on O&M personnel to establish gaps in craft competencies.
• Conduct assessments in a professional, interesting, and stimulating manner.
• Ensure all students engage positively in assessment experience.
• Assist and encourage students to provide evidence of prior formal training and previous work experience.
• Modify assessment process as needed to maximize students’ involvement.
• Maintain up to date records of all assessments planned and completed.
• Ensure all developed assessment material is presented for archiving by the Document Controller

Qualifications

Education: University Degree: Any discipline & Accredited Assessor license

Technical Skills Required

• Strong oil & gas upstream operational, technical, or supervisory background
• Knowledgeable of / competent with basic upstream oil & gas operational programs
• Competent / experienced with upstream oil & gas and craft training programs.
• Strong training presentation, coordination, evaluation, & planning skills
• Competent computer skills; presentation, spreadsheets, document preparation
• Proven competence with procedure development and presentation software
• Has proven ability to communicate technical information and procedures to students of varying levels.

Personal Skills

• A minimum of 10 years in a similar role with 5 years’ experience OJT / Classroom Training.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Upstream and Downstream businesses.
• Preferably holds an accredited Assessor Qualification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to work in multi-culture and multi-company environments.
• Bi-Lingual (English / Arabic) ability preferred but not required.