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 – Welding Instructor in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Job Summary
The Welding Instructor will deliver theoretical and practical training to participants at different competency levels, equipping them with the technical knowledge, practical skills and safety awareness required to work effectively in industrial and oil and gas environments.
The successful candidate will conduct welding demonstrations, supervise hands-on exercises, assess trainees’ performance and provide technical guidance to help participants develop the professional competence required for welding and fabrication operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver theoretical and practical welding training to trainees at different competency levels.
- Develop and deliver structured lesson plans, training materials, practical exercises and assessments.
- Demonstrate appropriate welding techniques, procedures, equipment setup and safe working practices.
- Train participants on welding processes, techniques, materials, tools, equipment and industrial applications.
- Provide practical demonstrations and supervise trainees during hands-on welding activities.
- Assess trainees’ theoretical knowledge and practical competence.
- Identify individual learning gaps and provide appropriate coaching and guidance.
- Ensure trainees understand and comply with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Maintain training equipment, tools and workshop facilities in good working condition.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of welding training programmes and course content.
- Keep appropriate records of attendance, assessments, trainee performance and training activities.
- Stay current with industry practices, standards, technologies and developments in welding.
- Promote professionalism, discipline, quality and safety throughout the training environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- HND, B.Sc. or B.Ed. in any technical discipline.
- A minimum of five years’ relevant industry experience in welding, fabrication or a related field.
- Professional or technical certifications in welding.
- Strong practical knowledge of welding operations and fabrication practices.
- Demonstrable experience working in industrial, oil and gas, marine, construction or related environments.
- Previous experience as a welding trainer or instructor.
- Ability to translate technical knowledge into practical and easy-to-understand training.
- Good understanding of workplace safety and welding-related hazards.
- Relevant technical qualifications and certifications are an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of welding processes, techniques and fabrication practices.
- Excellent practical demonstration and instructional skills.
- Ability to coach, guide and assess trainees effectively.
- Good understanding of welding standards, equipment and safety procedures.
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Good problem-solving and organisational abilities.
- Commitment to quality, professionalism and workplace safety.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to [email protected], using Technical Training – Welding 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.