CompEx Trainer: Hazardous Areas Specialist (Cork)

Jones Engineering; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering is seeking an experienced CompEx Trainer to deliver high-quality hazardous area training to electrical and instrumentation personnel in Cork. The role focuses on advancing hazardous area competence and promoting best practices across ATEX/IECEx industries.

The successful candidate will deliver Ex01-Ex04 modules, run classroom and hands-on workshops, assess trainee competence, and develop training materials while supporting IEC 60079 standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience delivering training in hazardous areas.
• Teaching or training qualification is preferred.
• Current CompEx Instructor approval or ability to obtain approval.
• Extensive experience in ATEX/IECEx environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CompEx training programmes (Ex01-Ex04 and other modules).
• Deliver classroom and practical workshop training.
• Assess candidate competence per CompEx requirements.
• Coach technicians on hazardous area installation, inspection and maintenance.
• Develop training material and practical exercises.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Teaching/training

Education

Teaching or training qualification

Job description

Location: Cork Position: Full-Time (Permanent)

About the Role

Jones Engineering is seeking an experienced and motivated CompEx Trainer to deliver high-quality hazardous area training to electrical and instrumentation personnel. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing hazardous area competence, delivering specialist training and promoting the highest standards of technical compliance and best practice across ATEX/IECEx regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver CompEx training programmes (Ex01-Ex04 and other modules where qualified).
• Deliver both classroom-based and practical workshop training.
• Assess candidate competence in accordance with CompEx requirements.
• Coach technicians on hazardous area installation, inspection and maintenance.
• Develop training material, practical exercises and technical assessments.
• Support ATEX compliance initiatives across projects.
• Ensure all training complies with IEC 60079 standards and CompEx requirements.
• Maintain training equipment, documentation and assessment records.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous professional development.
• Compex or IECEx course completed.
• Extensive experience working in hazardous areas.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 60079 standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Teaching or training qualification.
• Current CompEx Instructor approval or the ability to become an approved CompEx Instructor.
• Experience across hazardous area industries, with practical exposure to ATEX/IECEx installations, inspection, maintenance and compliance in industrial and process environments.
• Inspection experience to IEC 60079-17.
• Experience developing technical training programmes.

Applications : Interested parties should apply here and/or mail [e-mail]

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a growing industry, please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.