Technical Trainer - KSA (Riyadh)

Job PurposeThe Technical Trainer will be responsible for developing, delivering, and continuously improving practical and theoretical training programs for crane operators, equipment operators, riggers, and other lifting personnel.The role will cover mobile cranes, crawler cranes, forklifts, wheel loaders, and other lifting and material-handling equipment within the company fleet, together with rigging and lifting activities.A major responsibility of the position will be to develop the competency of operators and riggers and prepare them for Saudi Aramco examinations, client assessments, trade tests, and site competency evaluations.The Technical Trainer will also be involved from the recruitment stage to ensure that newly selected operators and riggers have the required technical capability and practical experience before joining or being assigned to equipment.Key Responsibilities Plan, develop, and deliver theoretical and practical training programs for crane operators, equipment operators, riggers, and lifting personnel.Conduct classroom, hands-on, and where available simulation-based training for newly recruited employees as well as existing personnel requiring competency development or refresher training.Train and assess personnel working with mobile cranes, crawler cranes, forklifts, wheel loaders, and other lifting and material-handling equipment used within the organization.Provide practical rigging training covering safe rigging practices, lifting accessories, load handling, communication, signalling, and general lifting-operation requirements.Prepare crane operators and riggers for Saudi Aramco examinations and competency assessments, including written examinations, interviews, and practical tests.Conduct mock examinations and practical assessments prior to Saudi Aramco or client evaluations to determine personnel readiness.Identify technical and competency gaps and provide targeted coaching, corrective training, and refresher programs before operators or riggers are presented for external assessments.Work toward achieving and maintaining a high success rate for operators and riggers passing Saudi Aramco examinations.Participate in the recruitment and technical selection process for crane operators, equipment operators, and riggers, including interviews and practical evaluations.Verify during recruitment that operators have the necessary technical knowledge and practical experience to safely operate the specific crane or equipment for which they are being considered.Ensure operators and riggers have adequate understanding of lifting plans, method statements, toolbox talks, permits, exclusion zones, communication procedures, lifting accessories, client requirements, and site safety procedures.Provide coaching and mentoring to operators and riggers to improve technical capability, safety awareness, productivity, and overall operational performance.Conduct periodic competency evaluations and recommend additional training where performance gaps are identified.Support corrective and refresher training following incidents, unsafe observations, operational mistakes, client complaints, or poor assessment results.Develop, review, and update training materials, manuals, presentations, assessment forms, practical checklists, competency matrices, examination preparation materials, and other training resources.Ensure training content remains aligned with applicable company procedures, Saudi Aramco/client requirements, international standards, manufacturer recommendations, and other relevant local and international lifting and safety standards.Regularly review changes in crane technology, equipment operating systems, lifting practices, industry standards, and training techniques and incorporate relevant updates into the training program.Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through written tests, practical assessments, examination results, trainee feedback, supervisor feedback, and operational performance.Recommend improvements to training programs based on assessment results, recurring competency gaps, incidents, and operational requirements.Maintain complete and accurate records of training attendance, competency assessments, certificates, examination results, training validity, and individual personnel development.Prepare training progress reports and provide management with regular updates regarding competency levels, examination results, training requirements, and areas requiring improvement.Coordinate closely with Operations, SHEQ, Maintenance, HR, and other relevant departments to identify training needs and ensure training activities support operational requirements.Work with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure that training programs reflect actual equipment conditions, operating requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and field challenges.Support mobilization activities by confirming that assigned operators and riggers are technically competent and adequately prepared for the specific crane, equipment, client, and project requirements.Assist management in maintaining a competency matrix for operators and riggers based on equipment type, crane capacity, experience, certification, client approvals, and assessment status.Promote a positive training environment that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous development, safe behaviour, and professional operating standards.Perform any additional technical training, assessment, or competency-development activities required by management.Qualification & Experience Minimum 7–10 years of practical experience in crane operations, rigging, heavy lifting, equipment operation, or a related technical field.Previous practical experience as a crane operator and/or rigger, followed by experience as operator trainer or technical trainer.Strong practical knowledge of mobile cranes, crawler cranes, forklifts, wheel loaders, lifting operations, rigging practices, and lifting accessories.Proven experience in training and preparing crane operators and riggers for Saudi Aramco examinations.Ability to identify weaknesses in operator or rigger performance and develop appropriate corrective training.Strong coaching, presentation, communication, and mentoring skills.Ability to train and communicate effectively with personnel from different nationalities, educational backgrounds, and levels of experience.Good written and spoken English communication skills.Knowledge of Hindi and/or Urdu would be an advantage.Computer skills and experience maintaining electronic training records, platforms, competency matrices, or similar training systems would be preferred.Key Performance Expectations High pass rate for operators and riggers attending Saudi Aramco and client competency assessments.Effective technical screening of operators and riggers during recruitment.Accurate and updated competency and training records.Continuous improvement in operator and rigger safety, technical knowledge, and operational performance.