Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert

PenBay Technology Group•Martinsville, WV

About The Position

PenBay is seeking a qualified Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert to provide full-time support. The role involves evaluating maritime training courses, with course evaluations covering subjects such as basic and advanced safety training, first aid and CPR, passenger-vessel operations, deck credentials, navigation and radar, maritime security, bridge resource management, survival craft, crowd and crisis management, and instructor training. 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 must have at least five years of sailing experience on that credential. Experience in course assessment, writing, or developing training courses is preferred. A valid STCW certificate is not required. The posting also describes basic-level mariner course approval volumes and credentials, but those details are not stated as requirements for this top-level role.

Requirements

  • Must hold or have held a valid 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 experience sailing on the qualifying credential.
  • At least eight years of professional experience; ten years is 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.
  • Experience and knowledge working with Microsoft Office suite tools.
  • BA/BS with a maritime curriculum.
  • Ten years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate maritime training courses in the relevant deck-mariner subject areas.
  • Provide full-time support as a Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert.
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