Technical Trainer (m/w/d)

Who we are looking for

A Technical Trainer to join our team at Kenera, within our rig equipment business, Bentec, to be based at our offices in Bad Bentheim, Germany.

Key details                                                                               

Job title: Technical Trainer

Location: Bad Bentheim, Germany

Contract Type: temporary or fixed term contract (FTC)

About Kenera

Kenera is a business unit within leading drilling, engineering and technology company KCA Deutag. It expands the group’s offering in hydrocarbon and energy transition markets and consolidates the skills, competencies and experience of the existing KCA Deutag group with those of Bentec - its land rig and oilfield equipment manufacturer, and RDS – its UK-based engineering and design specialist. Kenera has three dedicated segments covering innovative services, technology & engineering and manufacturing.

Opportunity for all

 As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

 We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer 

Kenera and Bentec recognise that managing talent is vital to achieving continued growth.

 We will manage career development to ensure that our employees have every opportunity to develop their skills and pursue ambitions. We promote a culture in which employees are encouraged to communicate openly and honestly on any issues, concerns or suggestions they may have.

 If you are looking to boost your career, in a business with excellent growth opportunities across the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors, with an attractive market-rate salary on offer, contributory pension, benefits and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then read on.

The benefits of being a Bentec employee

There are many benefits of working for Bentec, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond. We have an incomparable working atmosphere and strengthen our team spirit through annual social events.

 At Bentec we offer: 

• Working hours: You can expect a 38-hour week with us. We value the time you spend with us. For this reason, we work with a working time account and flexitime model
• Canteen: Our company canteen provides you with daily offers
• Company fitness: With the company fitness program E-Gym Wellpass, you can exercise with various cooperation partners
• Company bike: You can choose a bike to lease from many cooperation partners in the region via the provider Deutsches Dienstrad
• Corporate Benefits: You receive an employee discount via the Corporate Benefits provider, which gives you discounts with many cooperation partners

 In addition, we provide:

• Remuneration: In addition to a basic salary based on our company pay scale, you will also receive a Christmas bonus and vacation allowance as well as capital-forming benefits
• Employees recruit employees: You will receive a bonus if you successfully recruit new employees over the long term

Application process

Does this sound like something you’d enjoy? Click ‘Apply Now’ to access our simple four-step process which includes the option to upload a resume or link to Social Media profile. If you have any questions about the position in advance, please contact Bettina Wever on +49 (0) 5922-7280. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

WE CARE

Our core values. Shaping the culture and future of KCA Deutag. Kenera and Bentec are part of the KCA Deutag Group.

For more information visit: https://www.kcadeutag.com/vision-purpose-and-values

Key details about the role and the candidate

We’re hiring for the role of Technical Trainer for our rig equipment business, Bentec. The role is based in Bad Bentheim, Germany, but with regular travel to customer sites and overseas locations.

With responsibility for the development and delivery of training courses for multiple stakeholders including customers and employees. This will include creation of training documents and other online tools as required.

You and the role

The role is fundamental to helping us deliver our customer-centric solutions. We are taking leaps in rig building an equipment developing automated and smart technologies to support efficiencies in our customer’s operations. You would be responsible for the training delivery across Bentec/Kenera as we develop our rig and equipment business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Technical Trainer who is able to develop and deliver first-class training materials and training. You'll be a strong communicator, self-starter, organised and able to multitask and work on your own initiative, often to tight deadlines.

This is a full-time role based on our offices in Bad Bentheim, Germany, however hybrid/flexible working can be considered for the right candidate. 

Primary responsibilities

• Independent implementation of training courses for employees and external customers at our location in Bad Bentheim, Germany, at the customer's premises or online
• Independent conception and revision of training documents
• Use and expansion of modern learning methods
• Further development and continuous optimization of our HTML-based training tool
• Collaboration in the development of new practice-oriented training materials

Experience

• Experience in a training role with an oilfield operator, drilling contractor or service company
• Several years of professional experience in the drilling industry (post-qualifying)
• Understanding of the Oil & Gas sector and market forces

Behaviour and Skills

• Demonstrates an organised and proactive approach
• Fluent in spoken and written English (other languages such as German and Arabic are desirable but not essential)
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• An assertive and self-confident person able to communicate at all levels
• Attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines
• Strong competency in MS Office products
• Ability to research and embrace new technologies and training methods
• Strong safety and wellbeing awareness

Minimum qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Bachelor or master’s degree in a technical subject