Lifting & Handling Instructor - 2nd Shift

Overview

QP Training (D973) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Instructor for the Training School.   This position will report to the Chief of Training and play an integral role in the training and qualification of students requiring initial and refresher training.  While this individual will teach within the Lifting and Handling Trades, they will also support course work outside the Lifting and Handling trade discipline including safety related courses, FMO related courses etc. 

This instructor position will be part of a team, responsible for the training of students in various courses.   Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance, be a self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills.  Candidates must also possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor and a desire to teach.

Responsibilities & Duties - The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to: 

• Instructing multiple courses in a variety of topics
• Directing and assessing hands on training with mockups and related exercises
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during Deck plate audits
• Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
• Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
• Conducting assessments as scheduled
• Meeting with HR Business Partners regarding student performance as needed
• Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
• Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues
• Supporting special training projects as required
• Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
• Support QP’s development and implementation of the Lifting and Handling ALC Active Learning center.

Work Schedule – The selected candidate will be expected to work the following work schedule:

• General 2nd shift hours (3:30pm – 12:00am) with flexibility to adjust hours as necessary to support business need
• Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
• The individual must be flexible to support short term training assignments on all shifts as needed
• Ability to travel locally to various training sites.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Possess a High school diploma/GED
• Have a minimum of 3 years of Lifting and Handling Trade experience 
• Have a minimum of 3 years of Electric Boat experience 
• Currently qualified for Fall Protection or have the ability to pass Fall Protection training requirements
• Be comfortable working with heights over 5 feet
• Must be able to climb a ladder and don a Safety Harness as required
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Must be able to maneuver throughout the facility and units to support all areas as required
• Internal candidates must be from outside Groton Operations (Casciano)

Preferred:

• Associates degree or certificate 
• Prior experience teaching 
• Experience with Forklifts
• Experience with Elevated platforms 

Skills

Skills:

• Have a strong ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects
• Have a strong ability to lead and direct in a classroom environment
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedure compliance
• Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
• Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of  leaning abilities

Physical Qualifications

Environmental Attributes