Technical Trainer

Technical TrainerContinental Tide is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer to support Continental Tide's extensive Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) contract base specifically supporting Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems. The successful candidate will prepare and instruct students in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AC&R) Systems at NSWCPD's Auxiliary Systems Test Facility.Essential duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Support the operation, maintenance, and testing of naval air conditioning and refrigeration systems, subsystems, equipment, and components.Evaluate training requirements for the system.Create training objectives and goals.Identify the resources necessary to implement the plan and ensure that training is conducted in accordance with the plan.Perform research and analysis.Interface with SME regarding training development.Design, develop, and revise complex interactive, instructor-led courses of a technical nature.Draft and finalize training documentation.Prepare instructional materials from technical source data (Technical Manuals, PMS Documentation, etc…).Present training materials to a large audience.Conduct customized training classes.Execute On-the-job (OJT) hands-on training to training participants.Provide handouts and facilitate discussion.Determines overall effectiveness of programs and training by listening to feedback and making improvements as necessary.Qualifications:Must possess a REAL ID or U.S. Passport.Bachelor's degree in training or three (3) years of military experience in curriculum development and instruction.Minimum of Three (3) years' experience planning and managing training development for large programs, developing formal classroom courses, workshops, training plans, courses and material of a technical nature.Applicants must possess the ability to apply knowledge of AC&R theory, pipefitting, electrical, mechanical layouts, variable speed drives (VSD), commercial chiller and HVAC controls aboard U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, MSC and commercial vessels.Skills and Attributes:Excellent communication skills.Organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and execute multiple assigned tasks.Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) especially MS PowerPoint.Ability to read and interpret system and equipment drawings.Must be able to plan and execute work assignments from supervisors, document work by completing paperwork on each job and maintain files and reports, as well as possess a good working knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items, NFPA, EPA regulations, Navy specifications and applicable AC&R installation standards.Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading comprehension.Ability and willingness to Travel.Must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and 401K plan with company match.