Training & Competence Advisor

Shape the future of workforce competence and training assurance across high-hazard operational environments.

Our Client has a requirement for a Training & Competency Advisor, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

Role Purpose

• Provide efficient training and competence advisory services.
• Maintain latest standards, procedures and systems to ensure consistent best practice is deployed in the training and competence area whilst satisfying UK specific legislation and company requirements.
• Act as contract owner for the third-party execution of training bookings and associated service provision.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Manage a training framework across all operated assets.
• Manage a competence assurance framework across all operated assets and manage the competence assurance register.
• Manage Training and Competence and Job Profiles in the Training and Competence Management System and prepare and issue competence and training reports.
• Maintain assessment programmes for Safety Critical, Operational Critical and Technical roles to minimise risk to personnel safety, asset integrity and environmental performance.
• Provide support for assessment and verification across assets and support functional competence frameworks and assessments as required.
• Ensure robust assurance and governance of operational training and competence practice across all operated assets.
• Identify, develop and maintain training and competence standards, systems, processes and procedures in line with legislation and company requirements.
• Educate and roll out new standards and processes to relevant personnel, ensuring robust input and embedding of best practice.
• Maintain training and competence management and data recording systems that support management reporting and annual KPI development relating to Competence Assurance.
• Monitor progress and take remedial actions where necessary to ensure targets are achieved.
• Establish and maintain assessment programmes for Emergency Management and Emergency Response Teams.
• Develop and oversee delivery of an annual assurance programme of training and competence delivery across operated assets.
• Manage third-party training booking services, providing advice and authorisations on mandatory role requirements.
• Support the transition of apprentices into the competency and assessment framework.
• Support the development of site, business and portfolio competence assurance plans to identify technical and legislative competence needs.
• Actively contribute to key competence strategies including training and competence frameworks.
• Provide support for audits and inspections involving training and competence.
• Prepare asset training budget information and monitor spend.
• Provide Learning and Competence Management System support.
• Collate and maintain relevant training and assessment records for contracting staff, particularly those performing emergency response duties.
• Represent the business as a member of the Connected Council Forum.
• Carry out any other associated duties as reasonably required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of legislative requirements for training and competence.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, establishing trust with key stakeholders and maintaining open, honest and confidential working relationships.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to influence across diverse audiences.
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills.
• Offshore asset location experience and mobility to carry out regular trips.
• Experience with training and competence management systems within the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of safety case requirements, regulatory requirements and competence assurance management standards.
• Knowledge and experience in the development and/or maintenance of units of competence criteria and range of equipment.
• Minimum completion of higher education, with preference for further education certification.
• Several years' experience in training management.
• Production Operations background.
• Offshore BOSIET and Medic certification.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Training & Competency Advisors looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.