Contract Lead Instructor - Marine Trades
About The Position
York County Community College (YCCC) is seeking a Contract Lead Instructor to deliver an accelerated, hands-on training program aligned with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) shop fundamentals. This role prepares learners for entry into Marine Pipefitting and Marine Machine Mechanics careers through safety-driven, skills-based instruction. The ideal candidate brings Shipyard experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to train adult learners in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment. At YCCC, our mission is to develop an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce that drives socioeconomic mobility for our students and creates economic and civic prosperity for our communities. We value all forms of learning and view every student as integral to workforce development, whether they are enrolled in credit or non-credit programs. In addition to technical and instructional excellence, YCCC is guided by the values outlined in our Culture Guidebook which include treating one another with respect, working collaboratively, and assuming best intent. We seek individuals who will bring these values to their interactions with students and colleagues, contributing to an inclusive, supportive learning environment focused on student achievement and workforce readiness.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Portsmouth Naval Shipyard or comparable shipyard experience
- Experience in Marine Pipefitting, Marine Machinery, or Industrial Maintenance
- Teaching, training, or mentoring experience (formal or informal)
- Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
- Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to adult learners
Responsibilities
- Deliver instruction in Shipyard safety, tooling, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and mock-up training
- Teach and assess PPE use, hazard identification, hot work, LOTO awareness, and ORM/JSA practices
- Instruct learners in hand tools, shop tools, portable machining, and pneumatic tooling
- Teach blueprint reading, GD&T basics, P&IDs, and Task Group Instructions (TGI)
- Train learners on precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, gauges)
- Lead hands-on mock-up activities including measurement, teardown, reassembly, and documentation
- Reinforce safety culture, quality standards, and effective communication
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
