Guyana’s Game-Changer for Local Talent: Inside the EnerMech Guyana Training Centre of Excellence

Located in Lusignan on the East Coast of Demerara, this landmark facility is advancing Guyana’s local content goals through world-class technical training.

The EnerMech Guyana Training Centre of Excellence, located in Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, is a state-of-the-art technical and vocational training facility designed to equip Guyanese citizens with the skills needed to work in Guyana’s growing energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

This Centre is a joint venture between three strategic partners:

Orinduik Development Incorporated (Guyana) Windsor Technologies (local technology provider) 3t EnerMech (a global leader in industrial training and simulation)

Together, these partners have created a powerful platform for delivering internationally accredited workforce training in support of Guyana’s Local Content Act.

Why This Centre Matters to Guyana’s Future

Guyana’s rapidly expanding oil and gas industry is transforming its economic landscape. But to ensure that Guyanese people and businesses benefit from this growth, the government enacted a Local Content Act that requires companies operating in the country to hire local workers and use local services where possible.

The EnerMech Guyana Training Centre of Excellence plays a critical role in this transformation by preparing local residents for skilled, high-paying jobs that were previously dominated by expatriate labor. It also supports Guyanese companies in meeting the technical standards required to compete in global energy and infrastructure projects.

What Kind of Training is Offered?

The Centre delivers globally certified courses in partnership with 3t EnerMech and international training standards. Training programs include:

Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) Welding and Fabrication Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Electrical Systems Crane, Rigging, and Lifting Operations Occupational Health & Safety Compliance Confined Space Entry and Rescue Customized courses for local contractors and energy companies

All programs are delivered through cutting-edge simulators, practical labs, and real-world scenarios, ensuring graduates are job-ready on day one.

Supporting Guyana’s Local Content Act

The Centre is not just a training facility—it is a local content accelerator. Through its programs, the Centre helps fulfill requirements set forth in the Local Content Act of 2021, which mandates local hiring, workforce development, and use of local goods and services in key sectors such as:

Oil and Gas Construction Logistics and Ports Energy Infrastructure Manufacturing and Industrial Services

By developing a pipeline of certified Guyanese professionals, the Centre allows international developers and contractors to meet local content benchmarks while creating long-term economic value within the country.

A Model for Public-Private Collaboration

What sets the EnerMech Guyana Training Centre apart is the balanced structure of its ownership and operations:

Orinduik Development Inc. ensures community relevance and regulatory alignment Windsor Technologies delivers local innovation and integration 3t EnerMech brings global training methodologies and certification credibility

This tri-sector partnership supports not just workforce development—but also business enablement, export competitiveness, and social mobility.

Impact and Achievements to Date

• Hundreds of Guyanese trained and certified for offshore and industrial roles

• Local employment >70% within Centre operations – Multiple training cohorts supporting ExxonMobil, SBM Offshore, and other energy majors

• National alignment with Guyana’s Vision 2030 industrial strategy

Beyond Oil and Gas: Building an Inclusive Workforce

Although energy is a key sector, the skills taught at the EnerMech Guyana Training Centre are also critical to the construction, port logistics, clean energy, and civil infrastructure industries. The Centre’s curriculum is built to evolve, ensuring that Guyana’s talent pool remains adaptable and globally competitive in diverse, fast-growing sectors.

The EnerMech Guyana Training Centre of Excellence is more than a school—it’s a national investment in the people of Guyana. By preparing a skilled, certified, and safety-conscious workforce, the Centre is enabling thousands of citizens to directly benefit from the country’s development boom.

For Guyana to grow sustainably, locals must lead—and the EnerMech Centre is making that vision real.