What are the responsibilities and job description for the ITASS Machinery Technician Instructor (Classroom) position at Harkcon, Inc.?
Contract/Freelance Project
If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the U.S. Coast Guard internationally - Harkcon (www.harkcon.com) has a great opportunity for you!
The Machinery Technician Instructor (Classroom) will support U.S. Coast Guard international training efforts around the world, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Kenya, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guyana, and Mexico. Reporting to the Project Manager or Task Order Manager, the instructor will provide the training expertise necessary to meet task order requirements. Bring your training expertise and collaborative skills and make an impact on our nation's oldest continuous seagoing service by supplementing the capabilities of our U.S. Coast Guard Mobile Training Teams (MTT). This position is contingent upon award of task orders under Harkcon's International Training and Analysis Support Services contract with the U.S. Coast Guard.
In this role, you will:
* Provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to international students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by course curricula and successfully meeting course objectives.
* Be required to evaluate students' performance by verifying their understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and their ability to demonstrate applied knowledge.
* Participate in the development, testing, maintenance and delivery of training and educational programs and related materials in support of U.S. Coast Guard international training efforts.
* Conduct training sessions, sometimes with translators, and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
* Assist with updating course documentation to ensure timeliness and relevance.
* Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
* Perform all tasks in a traditional classroom setting and/or while underway.
Required Knowledge & Experience* Be required to evaluate students' performance by verifying their understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and their ability to demonstrate applied knowledge.
* Participate in the development, testing, maintenance and delivery of training and educational programs and related materials in support of U.S. Coast Guard international training efforts.
* Conduct training sessions, sometimes with translators, and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
* Assist with updating course documentation to ensure timeliness and relevance.
* Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
* Perform all tasks in a traditional classroom setting and/or while underway.
You must have relevant instructional knowledge and expertise including:
* Must possess a minimum of three (3) years' experience as a primary classroom instructor.
* Must possess five (5) years field experience or be a journeyman with a nationally recognized certification as a diesel mechanic, preferably experienced with Caterpillar and/or Detroit Diesel marine engines.
* Must possess three (3) years' experience in one or more of the following categories:
* Must possess five (5) years field experience or be a journeyman with a nationally recognized certification as a diesel mechanic, preferably experienced with Caterpillar and/or Detroit Diesel marine engines.
* Must possess three (3) years' experience in one or more of the following categories:
- Outboard marine mechanic, preferably with factory certification
- Hydraulics, with experience in shipboard controllable pitch propellers and davit systems
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration technician with EPA certification
- Electrical, with marine wiring experience
- Plumber with flaring tubing, threading pipe, soldering tubing, and silver brazing experience
* A High School Diploma (or equivalent).
* Be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint.
* The ability to represent the U.S., the U.S. Coast Guard, and Harkcon in potentially sensitive international/geo-political areas/arenas.
* The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English.
Desired Knowledge & Experience* Be proficient in using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint.
* The ability to represent the U.S., the U.S. Coast Guard, and Harkcon in potentially sensitive international/geo-political areas/arenas.
* The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English.
* A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a classroom instructor working with translators.
* U.S. Military Master Training qualification or civilian equivalent.
Physical Requirements* U.S. Military Master Training qualification or civilian equivalent.
* Must be physically capable of instructing for 6-8 hours per day.
Other Requirements/Details* U.S. Citizenship required and must pass a background check.
* Must possess a valid U.S. passport.
* No security clearance is required for this position.
International travel will be required with trips taking up to 24 hours each way. While on location, full time, 40 hours a week. Shift work or flexed work may be required.* Must possess a valid U.S. passport.
* No security clearance is required for this position.
Harkcon, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
