Training Specialist - Kirby Corporation
Channelview, TX 77530
About the Job
Overview:
Serves as USCG approved instructor, responsible for delivering course material and instruction of Kirby Inland Marine USCG approved training programs
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.
- 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/Experience:
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.
Source : Kirby Corporation