NDT Instructor - Travel

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Factory Training (D794) seeks an organized NDT Instructor for long-term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at Focus Factory locations. The role reports to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and to on-site Chief of Training when traveling.

The instructor will train supplier staff in NDT courses, oversee embedded instructors, conduct hands-on testing, enforce safety, assess performance, and collaborate with leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years NDT trade experience.
• MDD-01464 or MDD-00948 or MDD-00301.
• 2+ years work experience at Electric Boat.
• Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal).
• Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS …ETC).
• Preferred: advanced coursework or degrees, NDT process qualification.

Responsibilities

• Instruct multiple NDT classroom courses.
• Provide oversight of supplier embedded instructors.
• Direct and assess hands-on training with practice and tests.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits.
• Assess student performance & identify non-conformance to policies and procedures.
• Support course content reviews and related activities.
• Conduct assessments as needed/scheduled.
• Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork.
• Meet with leadership regarding student performance.
• Grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture.
• Communicate with team to advance work and address issues.
• Support special training projects as required.
• Support Training department goals with other duties.
• Be ready to take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching ability

Classroom instruction

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Associates or higher

Certifications in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SRT/LMS

PQS

ATA

Remote teaching tools

Job description

Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated NDT Instructor for long term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at the various Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and will report to the applicable on-site Chief of Training when traveling.

Instructors will be assigned to Business Travel and/or Extended Work Assignments at Focus Factory locations, including but not limited to: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Florence, South Carolina; Jacksonville, FL; Mobile, Alabama and other locations as assigned.

The instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier staff in various courses related to various NDT processes and as well as additional NDT related courses. Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Safety 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, as well as possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Instructing multiple NDT related classroom courses
• Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs
• 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 non-conformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
• Conducting assessments as needed/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 team members to advance work & communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required
• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
• Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed

Work Schedule

The Selected Candidate Will Be Assigned The Following Schedule

• General first shift hours (7:00am – 3:30pm) with flexibility to adjust hours to support 2nd & 3rd shifts as needed with flexibility to support
• Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
• Ability to support business travel approximately 75+% annually

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of NDT trade experience
• MDD-01464 or MDD-00948 or MDD-00301
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience at Electric Boat
• Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal)
• Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS …ETC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced educational course work including certifications, Associates or other advanced education degree
• Currently qualified in NDT process
• MDD-01464 or MDD-00948 or MDD-00301
• Experience with various business systems, i. e. SRT/LMS, PQS, ATA
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and OneNote
• Business Travel/EWA experience
• Proficiency virtual and/or remote technologies

Skills

Successful candidates for the position will:

• Have a strong ability to prioritize & complete multiple complex assignments
• Have a strong ability to direct in a classroom and workshop environment
• Have excellent written, verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
• Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve
• 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

Physical Qualifications

Color Vision, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet