Operations Shift Trainer

Are you passionate about developing people, building operational excellence, and supporting the start-up of a world-class LNG facility?

We are seeking an experienced Operations Shift Trainer to develop, deliver, and maintain competency-based training programs that support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This position will play a key role in preparing Operations personnel for commissioning, start-up, and ongoing facility operations while fostering a strong culture of safety and continuous learning.

📍 Location: Squamish, BC

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver training programs for Operations personnel aligned with site standards and operational objectives.
• Design and maintain competency frameworks, qualification programs, and development plans.
• Deliver classroom, field-based, simulator, and on-the-job training.
• Evaluate and assess operator competency through observations, assessments, and coaching.
• Mentor and develop Operations personnel at various stages of their careers.
• Support commissioning, operational readiness, and plant start-up activities.
• Develop and maintain training materials, qualification records, and learning documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to identify training needs and close competency gaps.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-10+ years of Operations experience within Oil & Gas production facilities.
• Previous experience as an LNG Operations Technician.
• Experience supporting Operations Readiness, Commissioning, and Start-Up activities for an LNG facility.
• Proven experience delivering technical training and developing employees in an industrial environment.
• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate/Diploma.
• Experience creating competency programs, qualification systems, and workforce development frameworks.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles and plant operations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with training documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and Leadership teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APCI LNG Technology experience is considered an asset.
• Assessor Certification is preferred.
• ICS Certification and emergency response experience.
• Experience in LNG commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness programs.
• Additional technical, instructional, or adult education certifications are advantageous.
• Experience working in highly regulated industrial environments.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong coach and mentor who enjoys developing others.
• A collaborative professional who thrives in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• A proactive individual who takes ownership and drives results.

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.