Overhead Line Trainer

Orion Group are supporting a valued and very successful Tier 1 client to source an Overhead Line Trainer / Assessor to support the delivery of key Power & Transmission projects in the Midlands and surrounding areas.

As the Overhead Line Trainer you will train and assess all activities associated with EHV Overhead lines operational requirements and set standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Promote and encourage a culture that aligns with and actively supports the company values.
• Perform all training, assessment and certification of OHL (Overhead Lines) Training for the business.
• Train assess and verify construction activities such as plant and vocational qualifications.
• Work in conjunction with the Training team to develop added value training solutions in support of business needs now and in the future.
• Understand the importance of corporate governance and ensure consistent measures and standards are applied.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and maintain an effective communication flow and to build strong partnerships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to meet site requirements for Overhead Lines training/assessing and certification to NVQ standard.
• Assess all Over Head Linesmen to ensure they are compliant with current legislation and company standards.
• Work in conjunction with the Training Team to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the training solution(s) in relation to business needs and realign where appropriate or to develop new training materials and review all existing training/learning material and where appropriate bring in line with the agreed standard/company branding as laid out by the Qualification & Design Consultant.
• Assess/manage and deliver OHL Vocational Qualifications.
• Train & Deliver various training packages.
• Promote OHL training and source work where appropriate.
• Deliver various OHL Training and also assess at the annual Winter Training school.
• Travel throughout the UK with potential to travel worldwide assessing and delivering OHL & VQ Training.
• Support and drive a compliant and professional service in line with the Company and P & OD strategy.
• Ensure that you develop your capabilities through continuing professional development

Skills Required:

Essential

• Experience of working within the utilities industry

• Experience of climbing and working within the High Voltage Transmission business

• Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Holds a Level 3/4 or equivalent qualification in a related subject (i.e. engineering)

• Full Driving License (maximum 6 points)

• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home for short periods

• Advanced Climber

• Tower Rescue

• Teaching Qualification (PTLLS/17302/Level 3) or Equivalent

• Management or Supervision Qualification

Desirable

• IRATA

• TAQA (A1) workplace assessor qualification or equivalent

*Please note all applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.

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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.