Welding Professional Trainer

Wood is recruiting a skilled Welding Instructor to work on a 28 days on / 28 days off rotation. The successful candidate will be based in Basra, Iraq and must have a strong understanding of operations training requirements.

The role involves preparing training programs, managing presentation materials and equipment, and delivering training with a focus on oil & gas assets. The instructor must also present material in a professional, interesting, and stimulating manner.

• 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 gaps as per the company competency level requirements.
• Deliver training efficiently with a 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 company needs including classroom and OJT activities.
• Deliver individual competency development training with a holistic approach considering SHE and WMS factors in accordance with client and government regulations.
• Assess students' capabilities and modify program material/presentation as needed to maximize student learning.
• Maintain program performance, completion, attendance, evaluation records, and perform LMS data input functions defined by 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 the learning experience.
• Assist and encourage students who experience difficulties.
• Assess students' capabilities and modify program presentation as needed to maximize student learning.
• Maintain program performance, completion, attendance, evaluation records, and perform LMS data input functions defined by Client HR Training Management.
• Operate training facilities, instructional, and presentation equipment.
• Ensure developed training material is presented for archiving by the Document Controller.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A 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, and planning skills.
• Competent computer skills: presentation, spreadsheets, document preparation.
• Proven competence with procedure development and presentation software.
• Ability to communicate technical information and procedures to students of varying levels.

The selected candidate will benefit from:

• A minimum of 10 years in a similar role with 5 years' experience in 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.

We offer:

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.