Technical Instructor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that all PSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met.

• Demonstrate safe work practices and follow all PSI safety rules and policies.

• Demonstrate CORE values (Caring, One-Shipyard, Responsible, and Evolving).

• Develop, evaluate and update all welding and mechanical related training curriculum and hands-on exercises, and ensure consistent formatting and structure.

• Oversee (order/repair) all related training materials, equipment and supplies.

• Support production and coordinate all weld certifications for employees and contractors, as needed.

• Coordinate mechanical related training for maintenance (Pumps, Fans, HVAC, etc.).

• Coordinate weld certification test with PSI Quality, to include periodic training opportunities (break test, x-ray, QC classroom instruction).

• Responsible for maintaining accurate training records, student's attendance records, and test results.

• Responsible for overseeing and documenting apprentice progress when assigned to Production (Roving Instructor).

• Support Training Coordinator with regards to the Apprenticeship Program (JAC Reviews, Data Collection, Interviews, Recruiting, etc.).

• Take and pass the 2G/3G weld test.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills

• Customer oriented

• Adaptable

• Planning and organizing

• Team player

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY

This position is responsible for supervising apprentices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree in a technical related field or 5 years' equivalent experience

• Provable welding technical knowledge in both Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Flux-Cored Arc Welding

• Examples: CAWI, Certified Associate Welding Inspector and/or CWE, Certified Welding Educator from the AWS, American Welding Society (preferred)

• Documented instructional experience in a formal training program (preferred)

• State Teacher's Certificate (preferred)

• Vocational Certification (preferred)

• MS Office Proficient (Outlook, Excel, Word) (required)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an onsite, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.