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We're proud to sponsor the Safety Representative of the Year Award at this year's Energy Safety Awards organised by Step Change in Safety and Offshore Energies UK, taking place in Aberdeen this Thursday. At OPITO, we believe a safe and skilled workforce starts with a strong safety culture. Safety representatives play a vital role in creating environments where people feel empowered to speak up, identify risks and champion safe working practices. This award recognises individuals who go above and beyond to protect the wellbeing of their colleagues and make a lasting impact on workplace safety. Congratulations and good luck to all nominees. We look forward to celebrating the people who are helping ensure everyone gets home safe, every day. 

Last week, we were pleased to welcome representatives from PETROFUND Namibia and Namibia Training Authority (NTA) to the OPITO Aberdeen Centre of Excellence. The visit provided an opportunity to share insights into OPITO’s global approach to workforce development, training standards, quality assurance, apprenticeships and skills development, while exploring potential opportunities for future collaboration. Together, we discussed how OPITO’s expertise could support the continued development of a skilled, competent and globally recognised workforce in Namibia. It also reinforced the value of strong partnerships in building sustainable talent pipelines that support industry growth and long-term workforce resilience. We look forward to continuing these conversations and exploring how we can work together to support Namibia’s energy future. 🌍 #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsDevelopment #TrainingStandards #QualityAssurance #Apprenticeships #Namibia #OPITO 

We're delighted to announce Jo Farrell as a keynote speaker at OPITO Global 2026. An award-winning builder, industry leader and founder of Build Like A Girl, Jo has dedicated nearly three decades to breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and driving meaningful cultural change across one of the world's most traditionally male-dominated sectors. Recognised as the 2024 ACT Australian of the Year, her remarkable journey from apprentice carpenter to nationally recognised changemaker is a powerful story of resilience, leadership and purpose. As we explore this year's theme, "A Shared Future of Safety: One Workforce. Many Sectors.", Jo's keynote will highlight the importance of inclusion, workforce development and creating pathways for people from all backgrounds to succeed. Her experience building stronger, more diverse talent pipelines reflects a challenge shared across all safety-critical industries; ensuring the workforce of the future is skilled, supported and ready to thrive in an evolving world. Secure your place now and register for OPITO Global 2026 🔗 https://opitoglobal.com #OPITOGlobal26 #SharedFutureOfSafety #OneWorkforceManySectors #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsForTheFuture #SafetyLeadership #FutureWorkforce

July saw the global OPITO team engage with industry, education and stakeholders around the world, helping to strengthen safety, skills and workforce development across safety-critical industries. From participating in HSE discussions with industry leaders in South America, to supporting STEM education initiatives in Malaysia and meeting key stakeholders across the Middle East and Africa, our teams are continuing to work together to help develop a safe and skilled workforce. ➡️ Swipe through to explore this month’s highlights. #OPITO #SafeAndSkilled #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsForIndustry #SafetyCritical #IndustryCollaboration #STEMEducation

Across the Middle East and Africa region, the OPITO team recently visited stakeholders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing our commitment to supporting industry through both opportunities and challenging times. In Saudi Arabia, discussions focused on the future of workforce development, including visits to the Saudi Arabian Drilling Academy (SADA), ADES - Advanced Energy Systems and SANAD. During the visit, OPITO signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SADA to support the sharing of global best practice with emerging energy markets. The team also heard from SADA Managing Director, Faisal Al-Daihani, who shared research into the development of young professionals and its relationship to incidents and accidents. He is set to present his findings in Kuala Lumpur at OPITO Global 2026 later this year. Visits also showcased cutting-edge facilities, including advanced simulation technology and AI-enabled control rooms that are helping shape the future of safe and efficient operations. In the UAE, meetings with ADNOC Group, training providers and industry partners provided an opportunity to share learnings, discuss future partnerships and reaffirm OPITO’s ongoing support for the region as it continues to emerge from a challenging period.  Elsewhere in the region, the team met with a range of industry and training partners, including GTSC part of 3t - Middle East, RelyOn (Middle East) and Maersk Training. Discussions with Dragon Oil focused on workforce and operational challenges in the Caspian region, while engagements with Society of Petroleum Engineers International and Young ADIPEC explored opportunities for continued collaboration and support for the next generation of energy professionals. The visit programme also included a breakfast with colleagues at the OPITO Middle East & Africa Centre of Excellence, providing an opportunity for CEO Stephen Marcos Jones to thank the team for their resilience during the recent regional disruption and to hear first-hand about their experiences. We would like to thank our partners for their continued collaboration, support and dedication throughout a challenging period. Together, we continue to strengthen a safe, competent and resilient workforce across the Middle East and Africa. #OPITO #WorkforceDevelopment #SafetyAndCompetence #IndustryCollaboration #FutureWorkforce

À medida que as indústrias de alto risco continuam a evoluir, compreender o papel dos fatores humanos é essencial para melhorar o desempenho em segurança. No recente Encontro de SMS promovido pelo IBP - Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis em sua sede, no Rio de Janeiro, a OPITO foi representada pela equipe de Parcerias Estratégicas da América do Sul, composta por Patrick Modolo, Felipe Santana e Felipe Rodrigues. Patrick moderou um painel sobre Fatores Humanos, ao lado dos líderes da indústria, Rafael Ceni (Constellation Oil Services) e Marcelo Cury e Lima (NOV). A discussão destacou um ponto importante: o erro humano costuma ser resultado de condições organizacionais, operacionais e ergonômicas mais amplas, e não a causa principal dos incidentes, reforçando a importância de adotar uma abordagem sistêmica em relação à segurança. A OPITO tem orgulho de contribuir para debates na indústria que promovem ambientes de trabalho mais seguros e resilientes e ajudar a aprimorar o desempenho em segurança no setor de energia brasileiro. Esperamos continuar fortalecendo o diálogo com a indústria e ajudar no desenvolvimento de uma força de trabalho mais segura e competente em toda a região. Um agradecimento especial ao Carlos Victal e à equipe do IBP por reunirem líderes da indústria para compartilhar conhecimentos e boas práticas. ______ As safety-critical industries continue to evolve, understanding the role of human factors is critical to improving safety performance. At a recent HSE Meeting hosted by IBP - Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis at their headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, OPITO was represented by the South America Strategic Partnerships team, Patrick Modolo, Felipe Santana and Felipe Rodrigues. Patrick moderated a panel discussion on Human Factors alongside industry leaders Rafael Ceni (Constellation Oil Services) and Marcelo Cury e Lima (NOV). The discussion highlighted an important point that human error is often a result of wider organisational, operational and ergonomic conditions, rather than the root cause of incidents, reinforcing the importance of adopting a systems-based approach to safety. OPITO is proud to contribute to industry conversations that support safer, more resilient workplaces and help advance safety performance across Brazil's energy sector. We look forward to continuing to engage with industry stakeholders and contributing to enhance safety and competence of the region's workforce. A special thank you to Carlos Victal and the IBP team for bringing industry leaders together to share insights and best practice. #OPITO #HumanFactors #SafetyLeadership #SafetyCulture #WorkforceCompetence #OperationalExcellence #WorkforceDevelopment #EnergyIndustry #SouthAmerica #HSE

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Support professional to join OPITO at our Kuala Lumpur Centre of Excellence. 🌏 In this role, you'll help maintain the integrity of OPITO's global Quality Assurance processes by reviewing approval submissions, assessing evidence against OPITO criteria, and supporting the close out of corrective actions across our international network of approved Centres. Working closely with Centres, employers and internal colleagues, you'll provide guidance to stakeholders, support auditing activities, and contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of OPITO standards and quality assurance criteria. If you have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, experience or awareness of quality assurance or auditing processes, we want to hear from you. Please note that this is a hybrid role based in Kuala Lumpur and Mandarin language skills are essential. View the full role profile and apply on our website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKveRBzs  🗓️ Applications close Friday 14 August. #OPITO #CareersAtOPITO #QualityAssurance #TrainingStandards #Competency

Competence is the foundation of safe and effective safety-critical industries's operations. At the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit & Exhibition (SEOGS), Patrick Modolo, OPITO's Senior VP Strategic Partnerships South America, opened the Health, Safety, Security & Environment technical session with a presentation titled "From Certificates to Competence: Building Suriname's Safe Offshore Workforce Through Evidence-Based Assessment". The presentation’s key message was that effective Competence Management Systems (CMS) supports alignment between regulators, operators and the supply chain, ensuring safety-critical roles are clearly defined and personnel are trained and assessed against recognised competence requirements.  Supporting sustainable workforce development, operational excellence and a strong culture of safety in Suriname and the wider region remains a key priority for OPITO as we continue to strengthen our presence and engagement across South America. Thank you to Marny Daal, who chaired the session, and to GEP Americas for the organisations of this valuable platform industry collaboration and knowledge sharing. #SEOGS2026 #OPITO #CompetenceManagement #WorkforceDevelopment #SafetyCritical #OperationalExcellence #WorkforceCompetence #EnergyIndustry #OffshoreSafety #SouthAmerica

There are only three days left before early-bird registration closes for OPITO Global 2026. 🚨   This is your final opportunity to secure discounted rates for OPITO's flagship global conference on workforce safety and competence.   On 13–14 October 2026, leaders, employers, training providers, regulators and safety professionals will gather in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the issues shaping the future of safety-critical workforces and explore this year's theme, "A Shared Future of Safety: One Workforce. Many Sectors."   The programme features expert speakers, industry perspectives and practical discussions designed to encourage action, strengthen collaboration and support safer outcomes across sectors. Early-bird registration closes this Friday, don’t miss your chance to secure your discounted tickets. Register now 🔗 https://opitoglobal.com #OPITOGlobal26 #OneWorkforceManySectors #WorkforceSafety #SafetyCritical #SafetyLeadership

📲 TRAIN-R: Your OPITO Training, In Your Hands Whether you're onshore or offshore, the TRAIN-R app gives you instant access to your OPITO training records -  anytime, anywhere. With over 60,000 users worldwide, it’s the trusted tool for staying compliant, competent and ready for work. The latest update brings even more functionality: • Sign in using either your OPITO Learner ID or your Vantage number • Enjoy improved performance on the latest mobile devices • Explore which OPITO standards are available at each training centre • Functionality to download Apprenticeship and Open Learning Certificates Update or download the free TRAIN-R app today and take control of your training with confidence. 👉 Apple Store: https://lnkd.in/efPf2FHx 👉 Google Playstore: https://lnkd.in/et5FYJiX Learn more about Train-R on our website: https://lnkd.in/etFDPbGv #OPITO #TRAINR #CompetenceMatters #SafetyThroughTraining #EnergyWorkforce