Pipe Welding Instructor - Travel
About The Position
Focus Factory Training (D794) is seeking an organized, self-motivated Pipe Welding Instructor for long-term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at various Focus Factory locations. This role reports to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and the applicable on-site Chief of Training when traveling. Instructors will be assigned to Business Travel and/or Extended Work Assignments at locations such as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Florence, South Carolina; Jacksonville, FL; Mobile, Alabama, and others as assigned. The instructor will be part of a team responsible for training supplier staff in various structural welding processes, wire types, and other welding-related courses. Qualified candidates must have a strong commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be self-starters with strong verbal and written communication skills, and be driven to develop themselves and others. The ability to multitask with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor is also essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4+ years of welding trade experience
- 2+ years of work experience at Electric Boat
- Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal)
- Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS …ETC)
- Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
- Ability to support business travel approximately 75+% annually
- Have a strong ability to prioritize & complete multiple complex assignments
- Have business travel/EWA experience
- Have a strong ability to direct in a classroom and workshop environment
- Have excellent written, verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
- Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
- Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve
- Have the ability to engage with supplier employees in a professional manner
- Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches
Nice To Haves
- Advanced educational course work including certifications, Associates, or other advanced education degrees
- Proficient in 3 or more welding processes
- Experience with non-destructive testing, AWPSS & SRT
- Experience with various business systems i.e. SRT/LMS, PQS, ATA
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and OneNote
- Proficiency virtual and/or remote technologies
Responsibilities
- Instructing multiple welding related classroom courses including Workmanship, AWPSS and Safety Briefs
- Instructing multiple structural related classroom courses
- Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs
- Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
- Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits
- Assessing student performance & identifying non-conformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
- Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
- Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled
- Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork
- Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed
- Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
- Communicate with other team members to advance work & communicate issues
- Supporting special training projects as required
- Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
- Must complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications
- Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
