Instructor, CTT Deckhand Engine (Subcontracted)

$64246 annually

**Please provide a detailed cover letter with your application submission.**

Navigate Your Career to New Heights! Become a Maritime Engineering Instructor and inspire future maritime engineers. If you have a passion for maritime technology and a drive to teach join us at the Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria OR in shaping the innovators of tomorrow!

This position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule providing regular weekday hours for a balanced work-life routine. Other benefits include:

• 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

Duties Include:

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Preferred:

• Marine Engineering Degree: Bachelors 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.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex disabled status veteran status genetic information national origin or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance please contact our staffing department through or .