Competency Assessor

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Competency Assessors with Mechanical and/or Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) backgrounds to support professional services activities within Trinidad & Tobago's energy and industrial sectors.

The role will focus on assessing and evaluating the technical knowledge, practical capability and competency of personnel against established competency frameworks and development requirements.

This opportunity would suit experienced engineering or technical professionals who combine strong hands-on industry knowledge with the ability to objectively evaluate, coach and develop others.

Key Responsibilities

The Competency Assessor may be responsible for:

• Conducting technical competency assessments of engineering and technical personnel.
• Evaluating practical skills, technical knowledge and workplace competence against established competency standards or frameworks.
• Reviewing supporting evidence to determine competency levels.
• Conducting structured technical discussions, observations and assessments.
• Identifying competency gaps and supporting the development of appropriate training and development plans.
• Maintaining accurate assessment records and supporting competency assurance reporting.
• Providing constructive feedback to assessed personnel.
• Working with technical and operational stakeholders to ensure assessments remain relevant to job requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement of competency assessment and development processes.
• Promoting consistent, objective and professional assessment practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should meet one of the following qualification and experience routes :

Engineering Route

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering , or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant experience within an oil and gas environment.

Technician Route

• National Technician's Diploma, City & Guilds, NEC, UTT qualification or another relevant technical qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 15 years' relevant oil and gas experience, including at least 5 years at Senior Technician level or equivalent.

Additional Experience

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Strong practical technical knowledge within their respective Mechanical or E&I discipline.
• Experience within operating plants, process facilities or comparable energy/industrial environments.
• Ability to assess technical knowledge and practical workplace competence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide clear, objective and constructive feedback.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.

An assessor training qualification from a recognised/accredited organisation is desirable. The scope references frameworks/bodies including RQF, QCF, SQA and NTA, while allowing equivalent qualifications