Dynamic Positioning (DP) Specialist & Technical Instructor

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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCOPE OF DUTIES

The duties of the DP Specialist & Technical Instructor shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
• Conducts analysis and confers with operations leadership, functional subject matter specialists and others to determine relevant training needs
• Reviews and keeps abreast of any DP related incidents; integrating “lessons learned” into DP training curricula
• Manages DP CAAP and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs including maintaining curriculum and ensuring mariner completion compliance
• Operates and maintains all aspects of the Company’s DP simulator equipment, including troubleshooting, communicating with vendors, updating software as necessary, and configuring simulation of both Company and industry DP events
• Compiles data and analyzes previous and current year training requirements in order to prepare budgets and justify funds requested
• Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role play, and computer-based training
• Assists with obtaining and maintains the Simulator Training Program’s OSVDPA and Nautical Institute accreditations
• Remains familiar with the DP Manual and all vessel Activity Specific Operating Guidelines (ASOGs) and Critical Activity Modes (CAMs) and integrates appropriate details into the Company’s training programs
• Organizes and develops relevant training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
• All other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in any maritime related or training related coursework preferred; credentialed mariner with DP certificate from the Nautical Institute or OSVDPA is required.
Experience: Five to seven years of experience sailing as an officer with at least one year of training and development experience.
Skills:
• Working knowledge of adult learning concepts is preferred.
• Multi-lingual capabilities are preferred (English, Spanish/Portuguese).

• Excellent presentation skills, including written and verbal communication skills, and experience building successful relationships and partnerships at all organizational levels.
• Ability to speak in front of a group and be easily understood.
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, ensure confidentiality, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention-to-detail, troubleshooting and critical thinking skills required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations related to DP and training.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of mariners, managers, executives, clients, and customers as needed.
• Ability to proactively collaborate with others.
• Must be willing to board and ride vessels to increase understanding of how this role supports our business.

COMPETENCIES

Critical Thinking
• Thoroughly gathers information and facts before making decisions or recommendations
• Proactively identifies problems and solutions before they escalate
• Recognizes when advice and additional resources should be sought
• Demonstrates willingness to make decisions
Plan & Execute
• Quickly acts to bring closure to problems and issues
• Communicates clear goals, action steps and timelines to accomplish objectives
• Holds people accountable in a timely and consistent manner
Inspire Trust
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions and mistakes; does not shift blame
• Manages through influence and inspiration rather than intimidation or control
• Creates an environment where open-dialogue is encouraged and is an active listener
• Is approachable and accessible to people; deals with people in a professional and respectful manner
Collaborate
• Keeps all parties informed of problems and issues; regularly interacts with peers to share information
• Works collaboratively across departments, functions and business lines
• Builds personal relationships with people across the company

• Offers his/her time and support to help others accomplish their objectives

Manage Change
• Remains open-minded to others’ ideas and input
• Embraces rather than resists change; explains the reasons and benefits behind change
• Consistently seeks opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs
• Fully supports company decisions and initiatives; demonstrates flexibility when priorities shift
Business Judgment
• Aligns day-to-day activities with company priorities and needs
• Anticipates the implications of his/her decisions on the P&L
• Is a knowledgeable expert in his/her area of responsibility
• Demonstrates a full understanding of the company’s business model

DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Eyesight: Functional, correctable to 20/20.
Hearing: Functional, correctable to normal to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
Speech: Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
Mobility: Unencumbered by physical limitations to perform the following activities: Sedentary work in an office environment that includes frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking, gross and fine motor dexterity for typing and reasonable lifting of office products up to 10 lbs.

HOURS OF WORK

Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 5:00pm and may be adjusted with approval by the department supervisor. Some overtime, work related travel and weekend work may be required, subject to company operational requirements. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Note: Rotation schedule may vary and is subject to change based on vessel requirements.

In-person applications will be accepted by appointment only.

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