Senior Instructor/Lifting Technical Advisor
Job Description
Senior Instructor/Lifting Technical Advisor
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Aberdeen
Job Type: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Instructor/Lifting Technical Advisor to deliver specialist lifting training and provide technical, operational and HSE advisory services across training centres, offshore locations and client sites. This is a senior, dual-function role combining instructional delivery, engineering-based lift planning, offshore crane operations expertise and strong safety leadership. You will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in lifting operations, supporting both training excellence and real-world operational assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Training & Instruction
- Deliver accredited and in house lifting courses at training centres and client sites
- Lead delivery of Subsea Rigging & Lifting (Part 1) and Subsea & Marine Lifting Operations (Part 2)
- Deliver both classroom-based theory and practical training, including lift planning and rigging exercises
- Develop and continuously improve course materials aligned with industry best practice and operational experience
- Assess delegates and mentor instructors, supporting internal competency development
- Technical Advisory & Assurance
- Provide technical support to clients, including lift planning review, verification and assurance
- Develop lifting procedures, engineering calculations and technical documentation
- Conduct audits of lifting equipment, operational procedures and competence systems
- Produce clear technical reports and recommendations
- Provide expertise in complex, dynamic and engineered lifting operations, including subsea and marine environments
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Act as a Health & Safety Advisor in lifting operations for both internal and client activities
- Develop and review risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work
- Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Conduct safety audits, site inspections and proactive interventions
- Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER, offshore regulations and industry best practice
- Promote a strong safety culture, including proactive intervention and “Stop the Job” principles
- Offshore & Operational Support
- Provide offshore or site based support as required, acting as Lifting Technical Authority/Advisor
- Support lift execution, crane operations, HAZIDs, toolbox talks and lifting risk reviews
- Apply offshore crane operator experience to validate lift plans and enhance training realism
- Intervene when unsafe acts or conditions are identified and provide corrective guidance
Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)
- Extensive experience in the lifting industry, including significant experience as an offshore crane operator
- Proven experience in subsea and marine lifting operations, including lift planning and engineering calculations
- Demonstrable experience as a Lifting Technical Authority / Advisor (within a subsea environment)
- Experience delivering training and developing course materials
- Strong knowledge of offshore and vessel-based lifting operations
- Experience in HSE advisory roles, including RAMS and safe systems of work
- Excellent communication, instructional and technical report writing skills
Minimum Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
- Instructional techniques qualification
- Competence Assessor qualification (SQA/OPITO or equivalent)
- Rigging & Lifting certification (e.g. NSL/EAL Level 3)
- Banksman/Slinger certification
- Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)
Desirable Qualifications / Competencies
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Appointed Person / LOLER Competent Person
- LEEA or equivalent lifting equipment inspection qualification
- Offshore certification (e.g. BOSIET / FOET / HUET)
- Experience in marine, quayside or sea fastening operations
