CompEx Trainer / Hazardous Area Training Instructor - Cork - 145412

Position: CompEx Trainer / Hazardous Area Training Instructor

Location: Cork

Company Description We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description 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.

Essential Requirements

• Compex or IECEx course completed.
• Extensive experience working in hazardous areas.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 60079 standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Not required, but desirable:

• 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.

Benefits 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.