Technical Training - Painting & Blasting Instructor

JC International - Technical Training - Painting & Blasting Instructor

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• We are expanding our Training School and is seeking experienced, passionate, and technically competent professionals to join our team as Technical Instructors.
• We are looking for industry practitioners who are not only technically proficient but also passionate about developing the next generation of skilled professionals through quality, practical, and industry-relevant training.

About the Roles

• The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality theoretical and practical training to trainees, ensuring that participants develop the technical knowledge, practical competence, safety awareness, and professional attitude required to work effectively in industrial and oil & gas environments.
• The instructors will play a key role in developing practical skills through demonstrations, hands-on exercises, assessments, simulations, and supervised workshop activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical training in industrial painting and abrasive blasting.
• Develop and deliver structured training programmes, lesson plans, practical exercises, and assessments.
• Demonstrate surface preparation, abrasive blasting, painting, coating application, inspection, and related techniques.
• Train participants on surface preparation requirements, coating systems, application methods, equipment, and safe work practices.
• Supervise trainees during practical exercises and ensure proper use of tools and equipment.
• Train participants on identifying surface defects and understanding appropriate preparation and coating requirements.
• Assess trainees' theoretical knowledge and practical competence.
• Provide coaching and corrective feedback to improve trainees' technical performance.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Maintain training equipment and workshop facilities and ensure they are used appropriately.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of painting and blasting course materials.
• Maintain accurate records of trainee attendance, assessments, practical performance, and overall progress.
• Keep abreast of developments in industrial coatings, blasting technology, surface preparation, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc. / B.Ed in any technical discipline
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant industry experience in industrial painting, abrasive blasting, surface preparation, or related activities.
• Professional/technical certifications in painting/blasting, coating,
• Strong practical experience in industrial coating and blasting operations.
• Experience within the oil & gas, marine, construction, fabrication, or other industrial sectors.
• Previous experience as a trainer/instructor will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of surface preparation, coating systems, application techniques, equipment, and quality requirements.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements associated with blasting and painting activities.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate practical skills and coach trainees.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and assessment skills.
• Relevant technical qualifications/certifications will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.