Electrical Technology Instructor / F352P

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport, MS seeks a Marine Electrical Instructor to prepare and teach non-credit workforce students in marine electrical installation, theory, cable routing, testing, and maintenance.

The instructor will read schematics, supervise hands-on labs, ensure safety, maintain records, and report to the Workforce Solutions Associate Vice President.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ship drawings.
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment and capable of operating lab equipment.
• Ability to provide effective instruction to a diverse group of learners.
• Familiar with electrical safety procedures and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Strong computer and communication skills for student records and reporting.
• Experience in maintaining and supervising marine electrical lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach marine electrical installation techniques and theory.
• Educate students on installation, safety, testing, and troubleshooting methods.
• Supervise students during hands-on lab work with real-time feedback.
• Maintain records of attendance and performance for compliance.
• Stay current with industry standards and shipbuilding practices.
• Coordinate with technical support to ensure uninterrupted instruction.

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical testing

Computer & communication skills

Instructional techniques

Safety procedures (LOTO)

Laboratory supervision

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

This positon is for an Maritime Bootcamp - Marine Electrical Instructor with an institute of higher learning in Gulfport, MS. Job Description: The incumbent is responsible for preparing and teaching a full range of marine electrical installation techniques, including electrical theory, cable routing, wire termination, electrical testing, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance to non-credit workforce students/trainees as needed. The incumbent will report to a Workforce Project Director.

Job Duties

• Be skilled in marine electrical installation, cable routing, wire termination, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of shipboard electrical systems.
• Be skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ship construction drawings, and technical manuals.
• Educate students using proper installation techniques, electrical safety practices, testing procedures, and troubleshooting methods.
• Supervise and instruct students as they practice in electrical environments, providing real-time feedback to improve technical skills and safety awareness.
• Remain current with industry technology, electrical codes, shipbuilding standards, equipment, techniques, and software.
• Ensure that equipment is operational, troubleshooting issues and coordinating with technical support to maintain seamless instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Exhibit a high degree of skill, precision, and attention to detail.
• Have excellent working knowledge of electrical hand tools, power tools, cable installation equipment, testing instruments, and materials essential to marine electrical work.
• Maintain all documentation for training as required by AccelerateMS guidelines, MGCCC policies and procedures, and other governmental agencies and organizations.
• Perform duties independently and exercise a high degree of autonomy.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in outdoor temperatures and industrial environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Workforce Solutions or college administration.

Mandatory Qualification

• (M1) Minimum three years' full-time experience in marine electrical installation, maintenance, or repair.
• (M2) Demonstrated competencies in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ship construction drawings.
• (M3) Proficient with electrical testing equipment and capable of operating and maintaining all marine electrical lab equipment.
• (M4) Knowledge of electrical safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and applicable industry standards.
• (M5) Demeanor, training, and skills necessary to provide effective instruction to a diverse group of individuals with varying degrees of previous experience.
• (M6) Proficient with computer and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• (D1) Relevant Associate's degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Technology, Technical Education, or related field.
• (D2) Experience working in shipbuilding.
• (D3) Experience working at a community college.

EEO/Compliance

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].

The College

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additi nally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.