For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Vocational Instructor with preferably at least 10 years of welding or fitting experience or 5 years of experience as an instructor or production supervisor. The candidate will develop, coordinate, and conduct training programs for specific employees in craft positions in addition to serving as a technical expert in supporting production members, coordinating/developing welding procedures, addressing welding problems/production processes, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 10 years of welding or fitting experience preferred or 5 years of experience as an instructor or production supervisor
- CWI required
SKILLS
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of craft-specific processes and techniques
- Works well with other craft supervisors
- Exhibits high energy levels and maintains a good attitude
- Familiar with standard marine practice and general specifications for construction
- Capable of developing and coordinating the process for establishing new welding procedures
- Has good basic knowledge of shipbuilding activities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as a technical expert and support for production members and management on facility welding procedures, processes, etc.
- Assists with technical issues regarding welding requirements, performance, etc.
- Coordinates and leads projects for various welding procedure development and associated processes
- Reports project progress and issues to management
- Assists in evaluating new technology for the facility regarding welding elements of production
- Conducts research on various welding techniques and application in addressing welding problems, production processes, etc.
- Participates on various external committees in addressing craft/technical needs within the industry, as needed
- Confers with management to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training for employees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies
- Formulates teaching outline and determines instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual or group training, lecture, demonstration, etc.
- Selects or develops teaching aids, such as training handbooks, demonstration models, etc.
- Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as those concerned with new employee orientation, on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs, health and safety programs, refresher training, etc.
- Test trainees, measures progress, and evaluates effectiveness of training
- Supervises apprentices and trainees while in the training school
WHY BOLLINGER?
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Career Development
- Cutting-Edge Projects
- Positive Work Environment & Company Values
APPLY TODAY – https://bollingershipyards.exacthire.com/job/202931
Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

