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Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

• Lead a team of competency advisors and coordinators to deliver high-quality competency management services. Develop, implement, and maintain competency frameworks aligned with industry and company standards.
• Ensure quality, integrity, and governance of the Competence Management Service (CMS).
• Accountable for the line management, coaching and mentoring of Competence Advisors and Coordinators
• Ensure adequate resources for the full scope covered by the Competence & Training team, carry out resource planning
• Business compliance and awareness of Competence Management Services. Act as subject matter expert for the organisation
• Oversee the use of competency management systems to track, assess, and report workforce competency.
• Be a specialist and Super User for SkillsVX
• Co-ordinate and facilitate the Competence Assurance Steering Group Meetings
• Collaborate with TMS team in delivery of training and competency requirements for all stakeholders
• Liaise with Technical Authority/Business SME network to support Competence Assurance, ensuring technical currency
• Develop, review, and maintain competence related processes, procedures and supporting documentation
• Development of proposal documents in line with external customer requirements, costs and Framework requirements
• Development of Competence and Training requirements aligned to relevant industry standards Project Management of all improvement projects
• Consult and advise internal and external customers on appropriate framework and approach
• Head of Centre for SQA, apply additional qualification delivery in line with business requirements
• Work with other parts of the business to grow the CMS as an external offering Conduct internal Competence audits
• Focal point for external Competence Audits (OPITO, HSSE, FPAL, ISO, Customers)
• Act as Lead Internal Quality Assurer and manage all Quality Assurance aspects of Competence Assurance – audits, reporting, review, verification, training etc.
• Ensure development of all personnel within the team to meet strategic and business requirements
• Provide coaching and support to team members and stakeholders on competency processes and best practices.
• Monitor performance metrics and deliver regular reports to senior leadership.
• Assist in facilitation of regular competence forums
• The above is an outline of key duties and accountabilities, rather than an exclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities. The post holder is expected to undertake any tasks which may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position
• Take personal responsibility for safety and adhere to Petrofac's life saving rules.
• Comply with all relevant Petrofac Facilities Management (PFM) Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures where appropriate
• Actively participate in, and support, all PFM HSE plans, initiatives and improvements
• 'Live' our Petrofac Values and apply them in day-to-day work

• SVQ level 3 or 4 in a relevant discipline, or equivalent qualification
• In depth knowledge of competency assurance practices and accreditation, including competency models and assessment tools
• Qualified Workplace Assessor and Internal Verifier essential (Preferable updated to current standard – L&d9di & L&D11)
• Qualified Lead Auditor
• Management or Leadership qualifications
• Knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry (or other highly regulated/safety focused industry).
• Good working knowledge and expertise in the management of training in high-risk industries
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Experience in development of competency framework, processes and procedures
• Proven recent experience in the management and delivery of Qualification programmes including successful completion of Approval Application with Awarding body (SQA, C&G or similar)
• Proven recent practice and expertise within head of centre or centre coordination roles with SQA, City & Guilds or similar
• Proven recent experience within Lead Verifier role with evidential successful outcomes on centre approval audits
• Prior experience in upstream/downstream operations, engineering, or technical services.
• Awareness of HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to work autonomously on own initiative.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to set your team up for success, manage performance and contribute towards succession planning
• Knowledge and experience of audit activities, scheduling, and process
• A proactive attitude and aptitude for taking on tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse, multi-cultural team and have consideration of other cultures.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Continuous improvement mind set and application.
• A confident decision maker, having the ability to evaluate a situation and review all possible outcomes before implementing a solution.
• Ability to act and respond within a dynamic and operational team
• Experience of working in a matrix environment.
• Capable of working across functions and with all levels within the organisation.
• Take accountability for tasks and completion of projects

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