Job Title: Navigation Instructor, Training Specialist

Location: Channelview, TX

Reports to Title: Sr. Manager of Training

Employing Entity: Kirby Inland Marine, LP

Job Summary:
Serves as USCG approved instructor, responsible for delivering course material and instruction of Kirby Inland Marine USCG approved training programs.

 

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities
·         Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate the education of navigational skills necessary to achieve a Mate (Pilot) of Towing on the Inland, Great Lakes, and Western Rivers.

·         Communicate necessary information regularly to students and Sr. Training Manager regarding student progress and needs to increase proficiency and skills.

·         Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and conduct reports on assessments of potential candidates to enter the Kirby Steersman program.

·         Conduct Final Watch Assessments of covered steersman to become Mate (Pilot) of towing vessels.

·         Acts as instructor demonstrating and delivering course material for light boat handling, utilizing the Kirby training vessel.

·         Assists with coordination and development of training classes.

·         Assists with production, maintenance, and distribution of training materials.

·         Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

·         Maintain an awareness of the status of new or pending license requirements.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skill:
·         Sailed as Captain/Relief Captain on the Inland and Western Rivers. Accrued at least 1,080 onboard days in the role of Captain/Relief Captain. (720 days at when receiving credit for 1.5 days)

·         Meet the USCG standards of a Qualified Instructor

·         Currently hold or able to acquire an USCG Designated Examiner endorsement for Western Rivers

·         Learn to operate and create simulations on the Kirby Full Mission Bridge Simulator.

·         General Boating, Deck and Marlinspike Seamanship Skills relating to the towing industry.

·         Knowledge of the U.S. Coast Guard Regulations relating to towing vessels.

·         Ability to produce written training material.

·         Knowledge of Kirby Standard Operating Procedures.

·         Ability to maintain organization, prioritization, coordination, and control in a fast-paced environment.

·         Ability to understand, apply laws and regulations dealing with licensing and certifying marine personnel.

·         Effective oral and written communication skills.

·         Ability to make sound decisions with little or no input from others.

·         Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, and all training equipment.

·         Knowledge and use of computer software.

 

Education:        High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience:       Captain/Relief Captain for a minimum of 1080 onboard days on the Inland and Western Rivers. (720 days when accounting for the 1.5 day credit on a towing vessel)

Physical Activities & Requirements: Standard office demands. Standing, sitting, walking. May requirement lifting of up to 20 lbs boxes/files.

Working Conditions: Typical working hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Some weekend work may be required.