Focus Factory Pipefitting Instructor

Overview

Workforce Development – Focus Factory Pipe fitting Instructor

Location: Quonset Point

Travel Expectation
: EWA and/or Business Travel approximately 75%+

Focus Factory Training (D973) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Pipe fitting Instructor to support the strategic sourcing initiatives of the Focus Factories. This position will ultimately report to the Strategic Sourcing Training Manager and will report to the applicable on-site training Chief.

The Instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier students in various courses related to various Pipe fitting tasks, as well as additional related requirements. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety, Quality and Procedural Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, and possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

The ideal candidate comes with the motivation to drive EB’s commitment to first time quality as a guiding principle enabling the supplier to build and deliver work in support of EB’s mission.

• Instructing multiple trades related courses including workmanship standards, procedures & Safety Briefs
• Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits
• Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
• Conducting assessments as scheduled
• Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork
• Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed
• Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
• Communicate with other Training team members to advance work and communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required

• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned

Work Hours:

• Generally, 1st shift hours - Supplier site hours vary, flexibility is necessary
• Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
• Ability to participate in Business travel (up to 75%)

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of pipe fitting work experience at Electric Boat
• Ability to participate on business travel up to 75%
• Experience with MS Office and EB Business systems i.e AWPSS & SRT

• Advanced educational course work including certifications, associates or other advanced education degree
• Instructing/teaching experience
• Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS …ETC)
• Proficiency with virtual technologies

• Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex assignments
• Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom and workshop environment
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve
  
  Have a strong commitment to teaching others and leading student classes
• Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedural compliance
• Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
• Ready to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities
• Have the ability to engage with supplier employees in a professional manner
• Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches
• Must Be able to complete and maintain NDT requirements for Welding Qualifications
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as required

Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping Environmental Attributes Cold, Fumes, Hot, Noise