Technical Training and Testing Instructor - Structural Fitting (Day Shift)

Austal•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Technical Training and Testing Instructor oversees testing and training for structural personnel, including external applicants, current employees, and entry-level employees. The instructor ensures activities align with applicable contract standards, naval codes, criteria, and specifications; prepares curricula, lesson plans, and training materials; records and submits results; and tracks and communicates training metrics to management, partner personnel, and Production. The role also includes maintaining supplies and records, upholding safety and 5S practices, maintaining a training-conducive environment, and supporting continuous improvement. The instructor exercises authority over assigned candidates, employees, and trainees in classroom, lab, and testing environments, and maintains appropriate instructor/student relationships. The position requires travel for certain training portions and may include training to support the role. The instructor is expected to build their understanding of applicable standards and requirements. Work takes place across vessels and work sites as well as classroom, lab, and testing environments, with exposure to loud noise, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, outdoor weather, and extreme temperatures. The role has significant physical demands, including climbing, working at heights and in confined spaces, prolonged standing, and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 75 pounds. The employee must follow company and applicable governmental safety and environmental rules.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in Pipe Fitting.
Demonstrate competent craft skills in the applicable craft to Technical Training Management.
Possess thorough knowledge of craft procedures.
Be able to diagnose and correct issues with the applicable craft.
Know the proper use and safe operation of equipment and tools.
Be self-directed, take initiative, solve problems, and exercise good independent judgment.
Have strong interpersonal and critical-thinking skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Have good written and oral communication skills.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including touring vessels and work sites; climbing and working at heights; working in confined spaces; handling tools and equipment; and lifting, pushing, or pulling specified loads.
Use personal protective equipment safely and in accordance with OSHA standards.
Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Provide proof of U.S. Person Status.
Have no felony conviction for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from the disposition date, and no felony conviction for drug crimes within three years from the disposition date.
Be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or applicable craft certification.
Class A experience in Pipe Fitting.
Journeyman certification in the applicable craft, earned through experience or completion of a certified program.
Applicable weld certifications, as required for the craft.
Instructional experience.
Basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee training and testing of structural personnel in accordance with contract standards, criteria, and specifications.
Monitor testing of external applicants against applicable naval codes, criteria, and specifications.
Oversee employee promotional testing, certification needs, and general training.
Facilitate and oversee training platforms for entry-level employees.
Track and communicate training-related metrics and statistics to MTC Management, partner company personnel, and Production.
Prepare curricula, lesson plans, and supporting training materials.
Compute and submit testing and training results.
Maintain inventory of coupons, filler material, consumables, and other supplies.
Perform basic filing and record keeping.
Champion company safety rules, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain an environment conducive to training and assist with continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
Complete documentation of testing and training activities.
Demonstrate and ensure students demonstrate proper use, care, and protection of company equipment.
Commit to 5S principles and demonstrate an exemplary work ethic.
Maintain appropriate instructor/student relationships.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Travel for certain training portions.