Senior Officer - Ops. and Tech. Training

· Conduct training programmes for employees and review training procedures and methods to ensure current requirements and future needs can be met effectively and within agreed budgets.

· Update training methods and materials in line with the latest process, equipment and technological changes, including writing of training specifications, task analysis, assessments and questionnaires.

· Plan, organize and direct orientation and training for employees or customers of industrial or commercial establishments as and when required.

· Assist in the development of programme content and assessment criteria to meet specific departmental requirements and external bodies, ensuring a consistent approach to content, timescale, numbering and format in accordance with ISO and IATF requirements.

· Work closely with Plant Superintendents and Managers to ensure appropriate training is delivered to meet specific competence levels and promotion criteria.

· Follow up schedules to ensure proper delivery of training as per plant operational and technical needs as applicable.

· Monitor work during theoretical training, practical training and demonstrations to evaluate performance and compliance to procedures and standards, and evaluate trainees' achievement.

· Monitor and verify the effectiveness of training interventions of Training Officers by comparing programmes and Training Officer performance to standards as per operations and KHDA/NQA requirements.

· Ensure a unified understanding of training and development KPIs and the training model.

· Train and develop Training Officers internally and/or externally to comply with technological innovations and ISO requirements.

· Present Math and Science lectures to new National employees joining National Training programmes as applicable.

· Advise first-line supervisors on methods and practices related to Maths and Science courses and assessment of competence, ensuring a consistent approach to standards of training and retention of training records.

· Provide input to programme development of OEM courses based on EGA requirements.

· Monitor compliance of low and high voltage switching training and authorization.

· Coordinate new Plant Expansion OEM training for maintenance and concerned employees during pre-commissioning and commissioning of equipment.

· Evaluate training packages including outlines, technical documents and handouts for Operations employees assigned to training courses and undergoing on-the-job training to acquire skills and expertise.

· Identify and coordinate Skills Upgrade training modules for Plant employees within the field of expertise.

· Liaise regularly with area management to ensure budgeted manning levels are maintained and replacement employees are trained to the required level of competence.

· Monitor and develop NT Utility Operator and NG training modules and programmes (Theory and Practical) where existing modules are not available or revision is required.

· Conduct academic lessons and assessments for National Trainees and candidates identified for internal promotions or up-skilling.

· Provide full support to all associated areas to achieve Emiratization objectives.

· Contribute to the training of National employees and others at all levels in order to achieve the level of nationalization set by company policy and current departmental requirements.

· Conduct monthly EHSSQ walkabouts and meetings as per EGA EHSSQ and ISO requirements.

· Develop as a priority EHSSQ awareness and practices during training, particularly with National employees and new employees, to ensure compliance with company EHSSQ policy and procedures.

· Perform other duties as required.

· Follow up on all purchase orders, work orders and invoices and ensure payment is made accordingly.

· Work and report to the Line Manager on matters such as approvals for training budgets and changes to policies and procedures.

· Make decisions related to the delivery and assessment of trainees within agreed procedures and standards.

· Take responsibility for training in the assigned area, including evaluation of training in the classroom and on the plant.