Maritime Training Specialist

Harkcon Inc; West Virginia; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harkcon, Inc. in Martinsburg, WV seeks a Maritime Training Specialist to review foundational and deck-related courses, translating hands-on mariner experience into precise curriculum feedback.

This full-time role is remote within the United States, with an initial two-week onsite orientation in West Virginia. Responsibilities include reviewing curricula, assessments, instructor qualifications, and training-site information; evaluating instruction in navigation, vessel operations, maritime

Qualifications

• Hold or have held a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as Master of Self-Propelled Vessels ≥100 GRT.
• Able to translate operational maritime experience into curriculum review and written feedback.
• Strong written communication and ability to manage and document evaluation records.

Responsibilities

• Review maritime course curricula, assessments, instructor qualifications, and training-site information.
• Assess instruction in navigation, vessel operations, maritime safety, and emergency response.
• Draft technical recommendations and maintain accurate evaluation records.
• Coordinate during Eastern Time business hours and work remotely from the United States.

Skills

Technical writing

Curriculum review

Maritime operations

Time zone coordination

Education

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (Master, Self-Propelled Vessels, ≥100 GRT)

Job description

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Maritime Training Specialist

Full Time Martinsburg, WV, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1210

Harkcon, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting federal missions.

We are seeking a Maritme Professional to review foundational and deck-related training courses. This role suits a mariner who can translate operational experience into careful curriculum review and practical written feedback.

Location: This position is remote within the United States.

*** This position is contingent upon award of a contract to Harkcon***

Key Responsibilities

• Review maritime course curricula, assessments, instructor qualifications, and training-site information.
• Assess instruction in subjects such as navigation, vessel operations, maritime safety, and emergency response.
• Compare course submissions with applicable requirements and document deficiencies or needed clarification.
• Draft technical recommendations, incorporate review comments, and maintain accurate evaluation records.

Required Qualifications

• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Master of Self-Propelled Vessels of at least 100 Gross Registered Tons upon Great Lakes and Inland Waters, or superior routes.
• Ability to interpret maritime training requirements and assess instructional materials for completeness and consistency.
• Strong written communication, document review, and workload management skills.
• Availability for an initial two-week onsite orientation in West Virginia and additional onsite training as required.
• Ability to coordinate during Eastern Time business hours and work effectively from a remote location.
• Ability to meet applicable customer screening, facility access, information protection, and system access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or delivering maritime training, reviewing course materials, or assessing mariner competency.
• Familiarity with safety training, navigation instruction, or training quality assurance.

Additional Information

• This is anticipated to be a full-time position.
• Position is remote within the United States.
• Required training travel is expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harkcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.