FIRE INSTRUCTOR

This role will be responsible for the delivery of emergency response and helideck operational training programs, aimed at the Offshore Oil & Gas and Maritime Industries

Main Responsibilities

• Delivering industry approved courses (OPITO, STCW, GWO, & Bespoke events).
• Supervising and teaching delegates during fire courses, offshore helideck courses, and other applicable training events. Occasional support of survival and marine based programs will be expected.
• Carrying out delegate competency assessments against the required course criteria.
• Operating liquid/gas-based fire props during live fire training.
• Attending periodical operational meetings.
• Managing your weekly training schedule, set by the Lead Instructor.
• Promoting a positive safety culture around the worksite.
• Maintain and update courses to meet approval standards, following the Companies process and systems such as ISO 9001 but not limited to.
• Occasional travel as required.
• You may be asked from time to time be asked to undertake other tasks that are considered to be relevant to your position.

Essential Criteria

• A1 Assessor or equivalent.
• 3+ Years’ experience in occupational firefighting and emergency response operations.
• Experience in firefighting and emergency response at a supervisory level.
• Possess occupational expertise in offshore helicopter operations or have practical experience related to offshore helicopter operations.
• Able and willing to work to flexible schedules/shifts.
• Knowledge of industry approved firefighting techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment used for firefighting both on fixed and mobile offshore assets.
• Communication skills.
• Organisation of teams.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Worked offshore /at sea or delivered training in this environment.
• First Aid qualified
• Knowledge of industry training standards & associations (OGUK, OPITO, STCW, IADC, APi etc.).
• Ability to adapt to industry changes.