About Us:

Maritime Institute is a provider of professional maritime training with primary training located in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA, and satellite locations in Honolulu, HI; Everett, WA; and Alameda, CA. We provide over 100 deck and engineering USCG and STCW approved courses for initial endorsement and career enhancing upgrade training. Our expert staff of instructors provides a combination of unequaled teaching techniques with cutting-edge simulation technology and “handson”training systems. Instructors spend 20 – 40 hours a week teaching in a state-of-the-art facility to personnel with various experience levels in the industry. There is classroom instruction, coupled with the use of mechanical and electrical training laboratories, full mission capable simulators.

Job Description – San Diego

Do you have a passion for teaching? Do you have a desire to positively impact other people’s lives? Maritime Institute is looking for candidates that are willing to
challenge themselves and desire to work in a team centric environment with a positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond for our students and
guests. Maritime Institute is seeking candidates for part-time positions with the following attributes:

• A candidate who is fluent in the operation of propulsion plants and auxiliaries.
• A candidate who is fluent in the operation of fuel and oil purification systems.
• A candidate who is fluent in the operation of heating and air conditioning plants.
• A candidate who is fluent in the operation of auxiliary equipment and systems.
• A candidate who is fluent in preventative maintenance procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Employment is contingent upon completion of the train-the-trainer course, primary course of instruction, and approval by the National Maritime Center.
• At least one year experience as officer in charge of an engineering watch (OICEW)
• OR five years of experience as Able Seafarer-Engine with watchkeeping duties 0n vessels of at least 3,000 kW / 4,000 HP with a manned engine room
• OR equivalent military experience.
• Instructors must hold credentials for and have experience in all propulsion modes and/or systems they will instruct.
• Excellent hands on mechanical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge, skill, and understanding of operation and maintenance of all engine room machinery.
• Experience operating and maintaining conventional steam plants in multiple configurations.
• Excellent understanding of risk mitigation and safety involving steam.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates the ability to positively maintain a focused learning environment in a variety of situations and settings.

Must possess effective communication skills and establish a good rapport with staff, students, and guests.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with students in group settings and in one-on-one environments.
• Work day shifts and travel for on-site training on occasion.
• Use teaching techniques to dynamically present the curriculum to students of a wide range of ages and abilities.
• Convey knowledge of and demonstrate safety procedures to participants in educational activities and effectively enforce safety guidelines.
• Works with supervisors to resolve student behavioral problems.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Assists the Engineering Department Head in developing/implementing new curriculum.
• Works as part of a team with other staff members and uses interpersonal communication techniques to ensure the success of the programs and positive work
  environment.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude/appearance in an instructional working environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Power-point, Outlook and Excel).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Maritime Institute is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, transitioning status, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, and disability status, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal,state, or local law.