Pipefitting Instructor - Travel

General Dynamics Electric Boat • North Kingstown, RI

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About The Position

Focus Factory Training (D794) is seeking an organized, self-motivated Pipefitting Instructor to support strategic sourcing initiatives at Focus Factory locations through long-term travel. The instructor will join a team that trains supplier staff in pipefitting processes and related courses. Assignments may include business travel and extended work assignments at locations such as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Florence, South Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; and Mobile, Alabama, as well as other assigned locations. The role reports to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and, while traveling, to the applicable on-site Chief of Training.

The instructor delivers classroom and hands-on training, oversees supplier-embedded instructors, evaluates student performance, and supports course reviews and training activities. The successful candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and procedural compliance, communicates effectively, takes initiative, and is motivated to develop both themselves and others. A friendly, approachable customer-service manner and the ability to multitask are important.

The schedule is generally first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility to adjust hours to support second and third shifts. The position may require overtime, including weekends, and approximately 75% or more annual business travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of pipefitting trade experience.
• Formal or informal instructing or teaching experience.
• Leadership experience, such as working leader or MDU/SS experience.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex assignments.
• Ability to direct a classroom and workshop environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Willingness to think critically and solve problems.
• Ability to engage professionally with supplier employees.
• Comfort with new teaching technologies and willingness to adapt to new teaching approaches.
• Ability to support business travel approximately 75% or more annually.
• Ability to work additional overtime as directed, including weekends.
• Ability to adjust hours to support second and third shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced educational coursework, certifications, an associate degree, or other advanced education degrees.
• Work experience within Electric Boat Operations teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and OneNote.
• Business travel or extended work assignment experience.
• Experience with virtual and/or remote technologies.

Responsibilities

• Instruct multiple pipefitting-related classroom courses.
• Provide quality oversight of supplier-embedded instructors to support site training needs.
• Direct and assess hands-on training, including practice and tests.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations during training and deck plate audits.
• Assess student performance and identify nonconformance with policies, procedures, and technical documents.
• Support course-content reviews and related activities.
• Conduct assessments as needed or scheduled.
• Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork.
• Meet with Focus Factory leadership regarding student performance as needed.
• Grade tests and quizzes consistently to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics.
• Communicate with team members to advance work and communicate issues.
• Support special training projects as required.
• Support Training department goals and objectives through other assigned responsibilities.
• Learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED