Wind Turbine Safety Instructor & Site Lead

Skylotec GmbH; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Luncheon vouchers

Company car

Job summary

SKYLOTEC GmbH in the Paris region is seeking an experienced Instructor and Site Manager to join the VRC France team. You will deliver technical training on working at heights in wind turbines, oversee freelance instructors, and manage facilities at our GWO centre.

Fluent English is required to liaise with the head office in Germany, and willingness to travel for onsite trainings is expected. The role offers a permanent contract and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in training with a strong sense of responsibility and safety
• Wind energy and/or rope access exposure is required
• First aid rescue experience is required
• Fluency in English to communicate with the head office in Germany
• Willingness to travel for onsite trainings

Responsibilities

• Theoretical & practical training: welcome participants and deliver technical training for working at heights in wind turbine environments (GWO, winch use, evacuation systems, PPE competent person)
• Safety: supervise participants during practical exercises and ensure compliance with safety instructions and procedures
• Maintenance and PPE inspection: monitor PPE and manage training site equipment and facilities
• Site management: organize daily operations and coordinate external service providers
• Compliance: ensure adherence to environmental protection and workplace safety laws and regulations
• Support: assist Training Manager in developing new modules and planning training with customers
• Technical sales support: provide expertise to sales teams and assist during client meetings and trade shows

Skills

Training experience

Safety standards

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Job description

SKYLOTEC is a European manufacturer of innovative fall arrest and rescue solutions for various industries. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on quality, we aim to ensure safety in the workplace. To continue our development, we are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Training team at our GWO centre in the Paris region - Villebon-sur-Yvette (91).

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and competent Instructor and Site Manager to join our team at the VRC France (Vertical Rescue College of SKYLOTEC France). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical training in working at heights in a wind turbine environment, supervising external freelance instructors, managing facilities and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction, as well as the ability to work closely with a variety of stakeholders.

Main responsibilities

- Theoretical & practical training: Welcoming participants and providing technical training, particularly in working at heights in a wind turbine environment (GWO, use of an electric winch, evacuation systems, PPE competent person, etc.)

- Safety: Supervising participants during practical exercises, ensuring that they scrupulously comply with safety instructions and operational procedures

- Maintenance and PPE inspection: Monitoring, inspection/checking of PPE. Managing the training site's equipment and facilities

- Site management: Ensuring the smooth organisation of daily operations, informing, briefing and supervising external service providers

- Compliance: Comply with environmental protection and workplace safety laws, legislation and regulations, intervening in the event of danger to prevent any major environmental damage

- Support: Work with the Training Manager to develop new training modules, provide support during audits and participate in training planning and customer relations
- Technical sales support: Provide technical expertise and operational support to the sales team by participating in trade shows and industry events, and delivering technical support during client meetings, presentations, and sales discussions both in person and online.

Profile required

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in training, with a strong sense of responsibility and an excellent understanding of safety standards. A strong ability to communicate and maintain good relationships with a variety of stakeholders is essential.

Experience in wind energy and/or rope access work and/or first aid rescue required.
Fluency in English is required to communicate with the head office in Germany.
Willing to travel for onsite trainings

Benefits

- Contract: permanent
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits (luncheon vouchers, company car)
- Opportunities for professional development

If you're passionate about training and want to make an active contribution to the continuous improvement of our operations, we invite you to apply now!