Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert

Penbay Technology Group LLC•New Martinsville, WV

About The Position

PenBay is seeking a Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert to provide full-time support. The role assesses mariner training courses. The candidate must hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans or Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans, and have at least five years of sailing experience on that credential. A valid STCW certificate is not required. The posting also describes Basic-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert course-evaluation responsibilities and approval volumes. It lists an expected minimum of 25 total course approvals per month and identifies courses spanning basic safety, firefighting, first aid, passenger-vessel operations, deck ratings, navigation, maritime security, and related training. The role’s preferred qualifications include curriculum assessment, course development or design familiarity, and experience with Microsoft Office.

Requirements

  • Must hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued MMC endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans or Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans.
  • At least five years of sailing experience on the qualifying credential.
  • Minimum of eight years of professional experience; ten years preferred.
  • High school diploma; a BA/BS with a maritime curriculum is preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in writing or developing training courses.
  • Curriculum assessment experience.
  • Curriculum development experience or familiarity with course design.
  • BA/BS with a maritime curriculum.
  • Experience and knowledge working with Microsoft Office suite tools.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and evaluate mariner training courses, including the listed basic-level deck courses.
  • Meet the stated minimum volume of 25 course approvals per month for Basic-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Experts.
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