Lead Training Coordinator

EnerMech; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in energy solutions is seeking a Training Coordinator Lead to oversee training programs for offshore crane operations. The successful candidate will lead a team and ensure compliance with safety standards, while driving continuous improvement. Extensive experience in training coordination and offshore operational knowledge is essential. This role is based in Abu Dhabi and may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in offshore crane operations, training coordination, or project management.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a training or operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of crane types, lifting equipment, and offshore operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Training Coordinators and support staff.
• Provide oversight of training programs for offshore crane operations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, industry, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field

Leadership or supervisory training qualifications

Tools

Training management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Diversity & Inclusion EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

The Role

The Training Coordinator Lead is responsible for leading, organizing, and overseeing all training programs related to offshore crane operations and associated disciplines. This role provides strategic direction, supervises third training providers, ensures compliance with contractual, industry, and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement across training delivery. The Training Coordinator Lead acts as the key liaison between clients, internal stakeholders, and training providers, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and effective training outcomes that align with organizational and client objectives.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead and mentor a team of Training Coordinators and support staff.
  • Assign responsibilities and monitor performance.
  • Compliance, and continuous improvement within the training coordination function.
• Training Program Oversight
  • Provide oversight of training programs for offshore crane operations and related areas.
  • Ensure programs are delivered in line with client contracts and applicable safety regulations.
  • Approve training schedules
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Maintain oversight of training documentation, employee certifications, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead audits of training coordination processes to ensure alignment with contractual and organizational standards.
  • Serve as the primary point of accountability for training coordination-related compliance with EnerMech and client policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the senior point of contact for clients regarding training requirements and delivery.
  • Build strong partnerships with third-party providers and regulatory authorities.
  • Provide detailed reporting and updates to senior management on training performance and outcomes.
• Resource & Budget Management
  • Ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
  • Approve venues, equipment, and materials for both offshore and onshore training sessions.
  • Ensure qualified and certified trainers and assessors are available and assigned.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Drive improvements in training coordination methodologies, technologies, and content.
  • Monitor feedback and performance to enhance training coordination effectiveness.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Leadership or supervisory training qualifications.
• Extensive experience in offshore crane operations, training coordination, or project management.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a training or operations environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of crane types, lifting equipment, lifting operations, and offshore operational challenges.
• Proficiency in training management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting tools.

Behaviors and Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people-management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High-level problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Occasional offshore and onshore travel may be required.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet training schedules and project demands.
• Exposure to challenging environmental conditions during offshore visits.