Technical Training Manager

Job Title - Technical Training Manager
Location - Kintore 

The Technical Training Manager reporting to the HR Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive training programs that enhance workforce skills ensure compliance with industry standards, and support production excellence. This role leads the planning and execution of technical training initiatives for operations personnel, ensuring that the organization maintains a highly skilled, certified, and safety-conscious workforce. 

Remit & Responsibilities:
Training Program Development & Delivery
Design and deliver a comprehensive technical training strategy aligned with business needs and industry standards
Identify technical skills gaps through consultation with operations leads and supervisors.
Design, develop, and oversee training programs based on company needs and industry standards (e.g. AWS, ASME, ISO, etc.), and customer requirements.
Develop and conduct competency assessments to identify skill gaps and training priorities.
Develop instructional materials, practical exercises, and assessments for processes and procedures.
Coordinate and deliver classroom instruction, hands-on training, and certification preparation programs.
Ensure training aligns with quality assurance, production goals, and safety requirements.
Certification & Compliance
Manage the full lifecycle of technical training qualification and requalification programs in accordance with required standards and business objectives — from planning and scheduling to evaluation and continuous improvement.
Ensure all training materials are current, accurate, and compliant with industry and company standards.
Maintain training records, certification documentation such as welder performance qualification test (WPQ) data.
Collaborate with internal departments (Operations, HSE, HR etc.), clients and third parties as necessary to ensure adherence to requisite standards, and safety policies.
Leadership & Management
Lead and mentor any technical trainers, instructional designers, or subject matter experts.
Build coaching program to standardise and maximise knowledge transfer.
Establish performance metrics and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Develop standards and maintain consistency in training delivery and evaluation.
Manage training plans and efficiently manage any associated resources such as facilities, consumables, and equipment.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with Operations to capture and translate technical content into effective learning programs.
Liaise with external training vendors or certification bodies when necessary.  
Support customer audits or project-specific training requirements.
Evaluation & Reporting
Monitor training effectiveness through testing, performance metrics (such as competence development, productivity gains and cost of poor quality (COPQ)) and post-training evaluations.
Provide regular reports on training completion, certification rates, and workforce readiness to stakeholders.
Recommend and implement improvements in training content, delivery, and infrastructure.
Continuously review and update content to reflect latest technologies, standards, and procedures. 

Job Specific Education Required
Essential:  
Qualified in a skilled discipline – Engineering, Welding, R&I etc with significant field experience.
Proven experience in providing training, coaching, or teaching technical skills to specified schedule and budget.
Desirable:
Certifications such as CPTM (Certified Professional in Training Management), CIPD,  Instructional Design credentials or assessor or verification qualifications
Previous experience in having accredited training programs.
Use of AI tools such as Deephow AI-Powered Operational Knowledge Platform | DeepHow 
Work Experience Required
Essential:  Strong technical expertise in energy industry operational requirements particularly within Oil & Gas, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.  
Strong technical knowledge e.g. welding codes and standards.
Experience with various fabrication processes and inspection methods. 
Desirable:  Familiarity with instructional design and e-learning platforms a plus 
Skills & Knowledge Required
Essential:
Passionate about developing people and driving technical excellence
Excellent communication, project management, and technical expertise processes
Strong understanding of adult learning and competency-based training principles.
Analytical and problem-solving skills for performance improvement.
Team leadership and mentoring ability.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.
Leadership skills.
Desirable:  
Technical expertise in welding processes and metallurgy.
Requirement to Travel
There may be the requirement to travel circa 20% of time


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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.