Hull Technician (HT) Contract Instructor-(Job ID:4585)

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking an experienced Hull Technician Contract Instructor to lead classroom and lab instruction in Advanced Welding, NDT of metals, and Ultrasonic Inspector courses for the Surface Warfare Schools Command.

The role requires Navy instructor training or equivalent, 3+ years of technical experience, and prior shipboard HT experience, with duties including operating government simulators, managing student records, and providing remediation and retests.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of specified welding and NDT programs.
• Navy Instructor Training Course or equivalent.
• At least 3 years technical experience in the subject matter.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Military Training Environment.
• Former Senior HT (E5–E9) with recent shipboard experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety, welding, NDT and ultrasonic inspections on shipboard.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom of students through group-paced instruction of welding and NDT subjects.
• Operate Government furnished simulators, TTE and other computer-based training; critique and maintain records.
• Assess competence and conduct remediation and retest when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Instructor experience

Group instruction

Safety knowledge

Technical welding & NDT

Communication

Military training environment

Education

Advanced Welding graduate (A-701-0027)

NDT of Metals Visual Magnetic Particle Liquid Penetrants Operator/Inspector (A-701-0033)

Ultrasonic Inspector (A-701-0058)

Navy Instructor Training Course (CIN: A-012-0077) NEC 9502

Tools

Microsoft Office

FLTMPS

Technical Training Equipment (TTE)

Job description

Hull Technician (HT)Contract Instructor

Purpose

• Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking an experienced leader to serve as a Hull Technician Contract Instructor. The HT Instructor will provide support to the Surface Warfare Schools Command, Norfolk, VA.

Job Description

• Lead a classroom of students through group-paced classroom and laboratory instruction of Advanced Welding, NDT of Metals Visual Magnetic Particle Liquid Penetrants and Ultrasonic Inspector,as well as assessment of competence in designated subject areas.
• Operate Government furnished simulators, Technical Training Equipment (TTE) and other computer-based training in performance of course instruction and provide critiques, maintain student records, conduct remediation and retest when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be a Graduate of Advanced Welding, (A-701-0027), NDT of Metals Visual Magnetic Particle Liquid Penetrants Operator/Inspector (A-701-0033) and Ultrasonic Inspector, (A-701-0058).
• Must be a Graduate of the Navy Instructor Training Course (CIN: A-012-0077) (NEC 9502) OR equivalent instructor training course.
• Must have at least 3 years technical experience in the subject matter hired to instruct.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a Military Training Environment.
• Must be a former Senior (E5 – E9) HT with recent shipboard experience.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge in the area of safety, advanced welding techniques, non-destructive testing of metals and ultrasonic inspections used shipboard.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous certification as instructor for Advanced Welding, Ultrasonic Inspector and NDT courses.
• Knowledge of learning principles, practices, and methods of presentation and delivery of course content, testing and remediation procedures, curriculum, training aids, devices, electronic podiums, TTE, lab equipment, equipment operation and maintenance procedures associated with the course.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Familiar with FLTMPS and Navy quota control policies and procedures.
• Possess a current certification in CPR as defined by the American Heart Association.

Security Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and naval installations.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional Travel-Less than 10% travel
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Moderate work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Benefits and Perks

• medical/dental/vision options
• company paid life and disability insurances
• 401k with match
• education reimbursement
• company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)