Outside Electrician Instructor - 1st Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Waterford, CT
•Onsite

About The Position

Groton Trades Training is seeking an organized, self-motivated Outside Electrician Instructor to join the Trades Training Delivery Team. Reporting to the Supervisor of the Trades Training School, the instructor supports onboarding, training, qualification, and ongoing development of new and existing Outside Electricians. The role works collaboratively to deliver classroom and hands-on courses in general safety, Outside Electrician trade skills, and general trades requirements. The successful candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and procedure compliance, communicates effectively, multitasks, and maintains an approachable, customer-service-oriented demeanor.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Background as an OSE, NTO-E, or STO-E test electrician; 2+ years of related work experience may be accepted in lieu of an Electric Boat Electrician qualification.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak in front of large groups.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to embrace change and new ideas.
  • Strong organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work as a dedicated team player.
  • Strong history of procedural compliance and safe work practices.
  • Comfort speaking to large groups and maintaining control of a classroom.
  • Comfort assigning student training tasks and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Comfort evaluating student progress.

Nice To Haves

  • 2+ years of Electric Boat experience.
  • Previous shipyard experience.
  • Prior classroom, OJT, or ALC Instructor experience.
  • Certificate, associate degree, or advanced degree.
  • Experience preparing training materials.
  • Experience with classroom lectures, hands-on training, and associated written and practical exams.

Responsibilities

  • Qualify as a Trade Training Instructor.
  • Qualify and maintain all applicable non-nuclear OSE qualifications.
  • Onboard new-hire electricians.
  • Instruct multiple electrical trade courses in a classroom setting, including electrostatic discharge and F-18 Non-Shipboard Electrical.
  • Instruct multiple general trades classroom courses, including Fall Protection, Fire Watch, Respirator, and Tank Watch.
  • Enforce safety rules and regulations.
  • Support lesson plan updates and related activities.
  • Assess student performance and identify noncompliance with policies, procedures, and technique sheets.
  • Support special training projects as required.
  • Be available for overtime as needed.
  • Flexibly support training on all shifts as needed.
  • Conduct deck plate observations.
  • Recommend changes to improve safety, quality, cost, schedule, and continuous improvement.
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