Instructor, Deckhand Engine
Management & Training Corporation
- Astoria, OR
- $64,246 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Generous pension plan (7% of annual gross)
- Premium employer-paid benefits for the employee and their family
- 30 vacation days per year & 16 sick days per year
- Union 401K - no match
- Curriculum delivery: Design lessons and practicums that adhere to the USCG-approved engineering curriculum.
- Instruction and Training: Teach classes, lead practical exercises, and oversee hands-on training sessions in marine engineering.
- This position will serve as Chief Engineer on Tongue Point Job Corps training vessels (Ironwood and Columbia) during underway training with students (1-2 times/week).
- Manage and mentor engineering students, ensuring quality and adherence to curriculum guidelines.
- Student Assessment: Evaluate student progress, provide feedback, and conduct assessments to ensure competency in maritime engineering skills.
- Laboratory and Workshop Maintenance: This position oversees the maintenance, safety, and availability of lab equipment, simulators, and engineering workshops.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all training and facilities comply with maritime regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Professional Development: Stay current with industry practices, update certifications, and participate in ongoing professional development.
- Collaboration with the Maritime Industry: Build relationships with industry stakeholders to align training with real-world demands and potential student career opportunities.
- Administration and Reporting: Manage schedules, record-keeping, and reporting requirements as specified by the DOL, MTC, NMC, and other regulatory bodies as appropriate.
- Advisory Role: Act as an advisor to students, helping them understand career pathways, licensure, and industry expectations.
- Chief Engineer - Unlimited License: Valid national or international Chief Engineer certification
- STCW Certification: Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) endorsement specific to engineering, including advanced safety and firefighting.
- Sea Experience: Extensive experience at sea in progressively responsible engineering roles, typically including prior experience as a Chief Engineer.
- Knowledge of Maritime Regulations: Familiarity with applicable national and international maritime regulations and standards for training vessels.
- Medical Fitness Certificate: Up-to-date medical certificate confirming fitness for duty at sea.
- Leadership and Management Training: Certification in maritime leadership or management, as required by STCW.
- Teaching or Training Certification: Qualification in training or instructing through a USCG-certified Train the Trainer Course.
- First Aid and CPR Certification: Current certification in first aid, CPR, and emergency response specific to maritime standards.
- Marine Engineering Degree: Bachelor's degree in marine engineering or a related field
- Security Awareness Training: Maritime security certification, such as Vessel Security Officer (VSO) training.
- New hires will be required to join the union for the purposes of health and retirement benefits.