Training Engineer / Coordinator

Job description / Role

Training Engineer/Coordinator - Operations, ITM Operations and Maintenance Company

Training Engineer - Operations is responsible for:
- Custodian of the training simulators and delivering the training programs;
- Follow up the new UAE national trainees and to coordinate their training programs with the Operation Manager.
- Coordinate with the Training Manager with all related training issues for operations
- Coordinate with the site Shift Managers in all related training issues on eLearning programs, presentations, PQRs and assist in setting the developmental target for performance management system
- Assist the Operation Manager as a Safety Controller and in arranging the manpower distribution
- To prepare relevant training schedules based on the operational requirements and individual development plans
- To coordinate with the Shift Manager and Training Manager to review and re-evaluate the staff qualification (PQR) system of the operation section.
- To coach and support, as required, the trainees during the the normal execution of their duties to achieve high HS&E and operational standards.
- To manage and update PQR information, arrange the learning resources and training material, technical manuals, technical drawings, related procedures etc.
- To contribute to the development, implementation and regular review of the training policies, procedures and systems to ensure consistent & systematic application of best practices and to improve plan performance.
- To review the requirements of training documents like operational procedures, system specific presentations and develop On the Job Training (OJT) programs for UAE national trainees

Requirements

- University degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering – or equivalent experience
- English is mandatory, Arabic is an advantage
- 10 – 15 years in the operation of a large thermal power generation and desalination plant;
- 5 years experience in the delivery of training and development of course content
- Hands-on experience at field and control room operations;
- Sound technical knowledge of open/combined cycle power plants and MSF/MED desalination plant – will consider extensive power experience and other process experience such as Petro-Chemical or Heavy Industrial
- Excellent inter-personal, communication and report writing skill.
- Competent user of PC and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to coordinate and direct and influence others. He should show capability of leadership
- High degrees of Empathy and Patience
- Ability to teach the required skills to operation engineers.
- Ability to develop training manuals and have excellent communication skills in English.
- Superior mentoring skills
- Local Abu Dhabi Contract with occasional shift work necessary

About the Company

IPR-GDF SUEZ Middle East, Turkey & Africa (META) is one of International Power plcs six core business regions worldwide.

International Power plc is a leading independent electricity generating company with 75,579MW gross (43,288MW net) in operation and a significant program of 12,820MW gross (5,868MW net) projects under construction as at 31 December 2011. The company is present in 30 countries across six regions worldwide. Together with power generation, International Power is also active in closely linked businesses including downstream LNG, gas distribution, desalination and retail. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange with ticker symbol IPR. GDF SUEZ holds a 70% interest in International Power plc.

In the Middle East, Turkey & Africa region (META), International Power has a direct equity interest in more than 26 GW power capacity and almost 4.8 million m/day of desalination capacity in operation and under construction. In the GCC, it is the leading operating independent power and desalinated water producer, with over 15 years of experience. In Turkey, International Power has two plants in operation with a total capacity of 1.2 GW, and runs a natural gas distribution and retail company, IZGAZ, with over 200,000 subscribers east of Istanbul. In Africa, International Power is actively pursuing a number of projects, specifically in Morocco and South Africa.