Head of Operations Training – Nawah Energy Company , UAE

Job Description
Oversee and manage the Initial, Requalification, or Management or Local Certification Operator Training program for Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). Administer Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulations (FANR) exams and validate that training material and delivery ensures student certification and adheres to the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process.

Operations Training Program Delivery and Administration
Administer and evaluate certified and non-certified exams to ensure there are no exam compromises.
Oversee Operations training staff to ensure all scheduled Operations training is implemented on time with high quality.
Validate that an adequate number of qualified staff are prepared to support Operations training program administration.
Validate that that Operations training aligns with industry standards (e.g., World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO)) and adequately prepares students to successfully apply for and receive a FANR certification through the accreditation exams; includes management certifications for select trainees.
Establish and administer other training programs, including eSOMS training, as required to manage training needs for BNPP.
Oversee and approve Operations training daily and weekly training schedule to ensure appropriate resource availability.
Oversee and approve the development and maintenance of training programs including training objectives, lesson plans, exercises, tests and other training materials for Operations training programs to remain in accordance with plant procedures.
Direct and monitor Operations instructor work to meet training needs and balance workload.
Review the design and validate that Operations training programs are compliant with all regulatory and procedural requirements.
Track, analyze and communicate student performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
Operations Training Program Improvement
Critically evaluate management and student feedback regarding Operations training programs to identify improvement opportunities.
Participate in evaluations and assessments focusing on Operations training effectiveness as requested to gather feedback and gain learnings.
Prepare and deliver feedback on the quality of Operations training delivered by Training and Subject Matter Expert (SME) instructors to enable development opportunities.
Coordinate and provide relevant information to the Operations Curriculum Review Committee (CRC).
Budget
Operate within any budget restrictions to supporting meeting BNPP business performance objectives.
Forecast budget item for upcoming fiscal years to inform business planning process for the department.
Personnel Development
Develop personnel, including Operations training instructors, with requisite background knowledge, skills and attitudes to fill Operations training instructional and management positions in order to promote career opportunities within the department.
Establish goals and priorities for activities to which this position and its direct reports are responsible within the Operations training program to clearly define roles and division of responsibility.
Validate that instructors possess requisite technical and instructional knowledge, skills and are certified per Nawah procedures to conduct presentations of Operations training material or topics as needed.

Operational Planning
Identify opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices to increase productivity and operational efficiency and update.
Provide input into the development of the Department’s systems and processes, as well develop and implement the Section’s procedures, identifying opportunities for the continuous improvement of practices to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
Monitor, control and report Operational and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to the Section, to track performance and recommend corrective or mitigating actions.
Ensure that all relative reports are prepared timely and accurately, to meet the Section’s requirements and standards.

Health and Safety and Security
Ensure compliance to all relevant health, safety and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the Division/Department/Section by the delivery of the Health and Safety Management Program to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high quality services and a responsible environmental attitude.
Follow all relevant Security policies, processes, procedures and instructions to ensure security compliance in all aspects of work, by applying them on self, others and Corporate assets.
Ensure compliance with corporate requirements for adherence to policies, procedures and instructions related to Crisis Management and Business Continuity in order to continue mission critical activities.
People Management
Manage the effective achievement of the Organization’s objectives by setting individual targets, developing and motivating staff, and providing formal and informal constructive feedback and appraisal – in order to maximize subordinate and department performance.
Contribute to the development of UAE National employees in a manner which supports the objectives of the corporation and its Emiratization strategy.
Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing in a way that assists with building internal capabilities of UAE Nationals where applicable and maximize their effective performance.

Excellence and Quality Management
Ensure commitment to a culture of continuous improvement by eliminating waste, following operations procedures, practicing innovation, problem solving, and teamwork; complying with Quality Management System policies and procedures; providing and receiving constructive feedback, and striving to meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
Ensure Commitment to the Nawah Fundamentals.
Skills
Minimum
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Science.
7 years of relevant experience, out of which:
– 3 year of Nuclear Power Plant experience.
Shall have knowledge consistent with the technical content and requirements of the training programs for which they are responsible.

Technical Competency
Detailed knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training process.
Well versed on industry accreditation processes.
Knowledge of instructional techniques through training or experience.
Knowledge of Nuclear Industry.
Technical Competency
Detailed knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training process.
Well versed on industry accreditation processes.
Knowledge of instructional techniques through training or experience.
Knowledge of Nuclear Industry.

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