Maritime Bootcamp - Marine Electrical Instructor

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Gulfport (MS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is seeking a Marine Electrical Instructor to lead the Maritime Bootcamp. You will teach marine electrical installation, schematics interpretation, and safety-compliant procedures to non-credit workforce students, while maintaining equipment and records.

The instructor will stay current with industry technology and shipbuilding standards and report to the Workforce Project Director at AMTC. Open Date 09/14/2026; Close Date 09/25/2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ full-time experience in marine electrical installation, maintenance, or repair.
• Competencies in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ship construction drawings.
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment and capable of operating and maintaining marine electrical lab equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical safety procedures, LOTO, and industry standards.
• Ability to train a diverse group of individuals with varying experience levels.
• Proficient with computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach marine electrical installation techniques to non-credit workforce students/trainees.
• Educate students on installation techniques, safety practices, testing procedures, and troubleshooting methods.
• Supervise and provide real-time feedback to students in electrical environments.
• Maintain equipment and records of student attendance and performance.
• Remain current with industry technology, electrical codes, and shipbuilding standards.

Skills

Marine electrical installation

Reading electrical schematics

Electrical testing equipment

Electrical safety (LOTO)

Diverse instruction ability

Computer & communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related

Shipbuilding experience

Community college experience

Tools

Marine electrical lab equipment

Job description

Maritime Bootcamp - Marine Electrical Instructor

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying to the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PERS and Work Visa Notice: The Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory for all full-time employees. PERS contributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing to PERS through another full-time employer. Full-time employees who have never contributed to PERS and begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund from PERS after leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5. Additional information about PERS Tier 5 is available at https://www.pers.ms.gov/Tier5 . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Maritime Bootcamp - Marine Electrical Instructor

Hiring Location Code

Hiring Location Code Community Campus

Position Number

Position Number 7R9973

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.

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.

Mandatory Qualifications

(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. Additionally, 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.

Classification

Classification Faculty

Open Date

Open Date 09/14/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/25/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

PERS and Work Visa Notice: The Public Employees' Retirement System ( PERS ) is mandatory for all full-time employees. PERS contributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing to PERS through another full-time employer. Full-time employees who have never contributed to PERS and begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund from PERS after leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5. Additional information about PERS Tier 5 is available at https://www.pers.ms.gov/Tier5 . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas.

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Kim Saucier
Workforce Project Director
AMTC
10298 Express Dr.
Gulfport, MS 39503
[e-mail]

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