Your new company

Your new company is a commercial semi-state organisation committed to growth, innovation, safety and sustainability. The company is an employer of choice for many, providing a dynamic, modern and inclusive workplace for its staff to grow and develop throughout their career. The organisation is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy, including 40% of all heating and over 50% of the country’s electricity generation.

Reporting to the Gas Technical Competency Training Centre Manager, the Technical Training Instructor will have responsibility for developing and delivering face to face gas technical and safety related training, identifying and implementing training programmes, developing and conducting relevant competency assessments, assisting in developing an annual training plan, supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of 3rd party accreditation(s) and ensuring compliance with national standards through training initiatives. Your day to day duties will consist of :

• Delivery of Technical Training in E, C & I technical areas which may include Gas Detectors, ATEX, Calibration of Measuring Equipment, Pressure & Temperature Transmitters, Cathodic Protection, Gas Quality, Control Systems, Operations Procedures and general E, C & I activities.
• Supporting apprentice training programmes, in field training and assessments, apprentice mentor training and co-ordinating apprentice portfolios / records
• Developing and delivering gas technical and safety training for staff, contractors, and new industry entrants, e.g., Non-Routine Operations, Permitry.
• Developing training plans, courses, programmes, and materials
• Undertaking formal competency assessments in the training centre and in the field
• Liaison and co-ordination with relevant external training providers, equipment suppliers and manufacturers.
• Oversee development, upkeep and maintenance of E, C&I equipment in the Technical Training Centre, NSC
• Scheduling and coordinating attendance of attendees at the Networks Technical Training Centre in Finglas and other relevant locations.
• Developing and delivering training materials, toolbox talks, briefings etc. to meet competency requirements.
• Extending access to training materials via design, promotion, and delivery of briefings/courses
• Overseeing the qualifications and competence profiles of staff and contractors
• Compliance with and input to the ongoing development of procedures associated with accreditation from external training and development bodies.
• Undertaking various technical training courses as required for maintaining and developing training capabilities.
• Ensuring the personnel and training centre records and files are correctly maintained.

Qualification in Electrical & Instrumentation or relevant discipline essential (minimum National Senior Trades Cert or diploma)
Minimum of 5 years practical gas technical work experience essential
Experience and/or qualification in Technical Training desirable
Experience and/or qualification in Electrical Works in Hazardous Areas desirable
Training and qualification in Safety at Work legislation desirable
Have excellent analytical skills and be able to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements and propose and implement solutions.
Previous experience in a training, coaching or instructional role an advantage.
Proactively identifying new areas of learning and using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job
Ability to set own high standards of performance and delivering desired results.

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