NES Fircroft are delighted to be partnering with an Oil and Gas Operator who specialises in LNG projects. They are looking for a HSE Trainer to support their LNG project in Germany.

The positions will be full time site based in Germany and will operate on a contract basis for an initial 12 months months, with excellent potential to extend beyond as project work scopes develop.

HSE Trainer / Train-the-Trainer –
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and competent HSE Trainer / Train-the-Trainer for our LNG Project in Germany. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering effective, field-oriented HSE trainings to a multinational blue-collar workforce working on-site. This role requires more than just classroom instruction — we are looking for a hands-on safety professional who can connect with the workforce, communicate across language and cultural barriers, and deliver impactful, practical training sessions that lead to measurable safety improvements on site.
Location: Brunsbuttle
Languages Required: English & German (fluency in both is mandatory)
Contract Type: Project-based
Reports To: Project HSE Manager
Start Date: Immediate or as soon as possible
Task and responsibilities:
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer sessions for site supervisors, foremen, and HSE representatives.
• Deliver HSE trainings and refresher sessions to field personnel from multiple nationalities.
• Translate safety concepts into practical, real-world examples understood by all workforce levels.
• Support and implement the site’s Training & Competence Development Plan in line with project
HSE objectives.
• Develop and update training materials, visual aids, and multilingual presentations as needed.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs, and competence assessment data.
• Participate actively in toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and field coaching activities.
• Identify unsafe behaviors or knowledge gaps and initiate corrective training measures.
• Report to the Project HSE Manager and coordinate with the HSE and operations teams on all
training-related activities.
Primary tasks:
• Working Safely
• Accident Prevention
• Lifting Operations
• Ergonomics
• Traffic Management
• Working at Height
• Confined Space Entry
• Excavation Works
• Permit to Work System
• Line of Fire Awareness
Candidate requirements:
Education & Certifications:
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Recognized HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH IGC, OSHA, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent).
• Certified Train-the-Trainer credential (preferred).
Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of HSE training experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, or Petrochemical construction
sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with multinational blue-collar teams in a field environment.
• Proven record of delivering both theoretical and practical safety training with measurable results.
• Good understanding of European and German safety regulations related to construction and
energy projects.
Skills & Competencies:
• Fluent in both English and German (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with non-native speakers.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching abilities.
• Culturally sensitive and adaptable to diverse workforces.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and basic Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Practical, field-based mindset — “boots on the ground” training approach.
• VCA or SCC certificate is a must.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.