Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Employment Type: Full-time
JC International is a specialist asset integrity assurance and training company providing services throughout the asset life cycle. The company serves the oil and gas, marine and construction industries, offering expertise in inspection, asset integrity maintenance, pipeline and process services, rope access and technical training.
With over 20 years of industry experience, JC International is committed to delivering quality services through skilled professionals, advanced equipment and internationally recognised standards. The company also operates specialised training centres equipped to provide practical, industry-relevant learning and professional development.
JC International is expanding its Training School and recruiting qualified professionals to fill the position of Technical Training – Painting & Blasting Instructor in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Job Summary
The Painting & Blasting Instructor will deliver theoretical and practical training to participants, equipping them with the technical knowledge, practical competence and safety awareness required to work in industrial and oil and gas environments.
The successful candidate will conduct demonstrations, hands-on exercises, assessments and supervised workshop activities while helping trainees develop the professional skills required for industrial painting, abrasive blasting and surface preparation operations.
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 the proper use of tools and equipment.
- Train participants to identify surface defects and understand 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- HND, B.Sc. or B.Ed. in any technical discipline.
- A minimum of five years’ relevant industry experience in industrial painting, abrasive blasting, surface preparation or related activities.
- Professional or technical certifications in painting, blasting or coating.
- Strong practical experience in industrial coating and blasting operations.
- Experience in the oil and gas, marine, construction, fabrication or other industrial sectors.
- Previous experience as a trainer or instructor is 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.
- Relevant technical qualifications and certifications are an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong practical knowledge of industrial painting, abrasive blasting and coating operations.
- Ability to demonstrate technical procedures and coach trainees effectively.
- Good understanding of industrial safety and quality standards.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong instructional, assessment and classroom management abilities.
- Ability to develop training materials and evaluate participants’ performance.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to [email protected], using Technical Training – Painting & Blasting Instructor as the subject of the email.
Note: Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience will be shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.