Summary
ARO Drilling is seeking a Technical Training Instructor to deliver classroom, simulator-based and offshore training. The role includes facilitating IWCF and/or IADC well control courses, developing course materials and assessments, and maintaining accreditations and training records. Candidates need an engineering degree, offshore drilling experience including time as a Driller, instructor experience, and IWCF and/or IADC Instructor and Assessor certification. Arabic and English proficiency and experience with NOV Amphion and Drilling Systems simulators are required; Saudi Arabia training experience is preferred.
The posting
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Key responsibilities
- Deliver technical training in classroom, simulator-based and offshore formats
- Facilitate IWCF and/or IADC Well Control courses while maintaining valid accreditations and training records
- Develop and update training courses, assessments, and materials
- Use the available simulators to their full potential to improve the learning experience
- Support course scheduling to meet training center operational needs
- Work with Training Center Management, Offshore Operations, HSE, HR, Marine, Engineering and Maintenance to keep training relevant and compliant
- Provide analysis reports and training evaluation support to Senior Instructors and management
- Take part in continuous improvement activities and ensure all work follows Company Management System procedures
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in petroleum, mechanical, or a similar engineering field
- 5+ years in offshore drilling operations, including 2+ years as a Driller
- 2+ years of experience as a drilling or well control instructor
- Certified IWCF and/or IADC Instructor and Assessor
- Certified Trainer (Training of Trainers or equivalent)
- Training experience in Saudi Arabia (preferred)
Skills
- Hands-on NOV Amphion simulator experience, and the ability to use simulation competently to deliver and improve training
- Advanced skills with drilling, pipe handling and well control simulators
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot the Drilling Systems Educator, DS20, DS5000, DS600 and DS6000 cyber chair simulators
- Proficiency in Arabic and English
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to tailor training programs to training needs analysis and company objectives
- Proven experience as an instructor in an in-house or commercial training facility