Description:   The Operations and Training Coordinator will play a pivotal role within the Production Operations team to ensure the organization has world class production operations capability and effective and efficient processes.
The role will ensure competencies of our employees by managing and delivering training programs that align with our company’s core values and meet our regulatory obligations. In this role, the successful candidate will oversee the assurance process to verify the effectiveness of the training program, and continually improve the curriculum and learning materials.
This coordinator role is also responsible for managing key operations practices to enable our workforce to work safely and efficiently and build a strong relationship between the office and field locations. This includes the management of key work practices in the integrated collaboration environments within the office and the field.

Key Accountabilities
- Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive competency-based training program for all personnel within the production operations team, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the Company Management System.
- Develop and implement training schedules and programs to ensure successful completion of the competency-based training program and manage all record keeping within the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Liaise with Third Party training providers to ensure training is available for contract operations and maintenance staff and that third party training is loaded into LMS for training and competency tracking.
- Oversee the assurance process for the training program, ensuring that training effectiveness is regularly assessed and improved, and that all personnel are competent to perform their roles safely and efficiently.
- Conduct regular training needs analyses to identify gaps in skills and knowledge within the operations team and develop and implement training programs to address these gaps.
- Provide active support to the Operations and Maintenance Manager, assisting with the smooth and efficient running of the operations team, and acting as a key point of contact for training and competency-related issues. Provide competency metrics to the Integrated Activity Planning lead to ensure effective resourcing
- Manage key operations practices, including the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, to ensure that structured ways of working are implemented and adhered to.

Formal Requirements
- Certification in training and development is preferred but not required.
- Any relevant certifications in operations or safety would be advantageous.

Experience/Requirements
- Experience in developing and implementing competency-based training programs.
- Experience in managing key operations practices and procedures.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within the oil and gas industry or a related field.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen, and background check.
- Able to successfully pass a fit for duty assessment.

Skills / Technical competencies
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to training and operations.
- Experience working with operational teams in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to training and operations in the oil and gas industry.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.