Shipfitting Instructor

Overview:
QP Training (D973) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Instructor for the Training School.   This position will report to the Chief of Training and play an integral role in the training and qualification of students requiring initial and refresher training.  While this individual will teach within the Shipfitting Trade, they will also support course work outside the Shipfitting trade discipline including safety related courses, FMO related courses etc. 

 

This instructor position will be part of a team, responsible for the training of students in various courses.   Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills.  Candidates must also possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor and a desire to teach.

 

Responsibilities & Duties - The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to: 

Instructing multiple courses in a variety of topics

Directing and assessing hands on training with mockups and related exercises

Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during Deck plate audits

Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents

Supporting various course content reviews and related activities

Conducting assessments as scheduled

Meeting with HR Business Partners regarding student performance as needed

Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics

Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues

Supporting special training projects as required

Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned

Support QP’s development and implementation of the Shipfitting ALC )Active Learning center).

Work Schedule – The selected candidate will be expected to work the following work schedule:

General 2nd shift hours (3:30pm – 12:00am) with flexibility to adjust hours as necessary to support business need

Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)

The individual must be flexible to support short term training assignments on all shifts as needed

Ability to travel locally to various training sites.

Qualifications:
 

Requirements:

Possess a High school diploma 

Have a minimum of 3 years of Shipfitting Trade experience 

Have a minimum of 3 years of Electric Boat experience 

Currently qualified for Fall Protection or have the ability to pass Fall Protection training requirements

Be comfortable working with heights over 5+ feet

Must be able to climb a ladder and don a Safety Harness as required

Must be able to wear a respirator

Must be able to maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as required

Internal candidates must be from outside Groton Operations (Casciano)

Preferred:

Experience with Forklifts

Experience with Elevated platforms 

Prior experience teaching 

Associates degree or certificate

 

Skills:
Skills:

Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects

Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedure compliance

Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed

Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of  leaning abilities

Physical Qualifications:
Climbing

Environmental Attributes:
Dusty, Fumes

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