Training Manager - Oil and Gas Security Training

About the role

The Training Manager develops, implements, manages and evaluates the security training and professional development programme supporting HKN's oil and gas operations in Northeast Syria. The role oversees initial, recurring, remedial and specialised training for a large, geographically dispersed security workforce covering oil production facilities, well sites, gas processing facilities, checkpoints, access control points, Protective Security Details (PSD), Quick Reaction Force (QRF) operations and other HKN locations. It is a hands-on management position focused on mentoring the existing local security workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run a project-specific Security Training Plan aligned with contractual requirements, approved procedures, laws and consortium standards, and an annual training calendar with monthly and weekly schedules.
• Coordinate with the Security Operations Manager and Supervisor to schedule training while keeping security coverage at all locations.
• Assess the existing workforce, review records and certifications, and set competency assessments and pass/fail criteria for each security position.
• Deliver training on post orders, access control, searches, visitor management, patrols, key control, incident reporting, communications, emergency response, professional conduct, situational awareness and de-escalation.
• Supervise firearms safety, weapons handling, qualification and live-fire training, and keep accurate records of qualifications and authorisations.
• Oversee initial and recurring training for PSD and QRF personnel, including defensive driving, casualty response and threat recognition.
• Identify personnel who do not meet standards and arrange remedial training, reassessment or reassignment.

Required profile

• Substantial experience developing and managing security training programmes in high-risk environments, preferably oil and gas, critical infrastructure or large security forces.
• Ability to give classroom instruction, supervise practical exercises, evaluate firearms training and qualifications, mentor instructors and assess personnel in the field.
• Experience with firearms training and technical knowledge to supervise weapons instructors and evaluate standards.