Training Specialist - Kirby Corporation

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

• 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.