THOR Solutions, LLC

Diesel Engineman Training Specialist

Technical Solutions - Great Lakes, IL - Full Time

THOR Solutions is seeking an experienced, mission-focused professional to support the Surface Warfare Engineering Schools Command (SWESC) as a Diesel Engineman Training Specialist. This position supports SWESC providing operation, curriculum support (includes updates and maintenance of curriculum), administration, safety, and management support services for formalized naval training.

The Diesel Engineman Training Specialist supports technical and military training for enlisted personnel of the U.S. and allied navies temporarily assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes for training. Accomplishes upgrades and improvements as needed. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:
 

  • Prepare classrooms / workstations / labs prior to commencing instruction to include equipment set-up and availability of all required instructional material.
  • Perform operational checks of all classroom / workstations / lab training equipment, devices, and aids.
  • Note deficiencies / discrepancies in training equipment, devices and instructional aids including preventative and corrective maintenance deficiencies and submit written recommendations to the TA and the COR.
  • Maintain an adequate inventory of written instructional materials and student forms required by a particular classroom / seats / lab.
  • Report in writing any material discrepancies or items that prevent teaching any section of the course via SWSC / PMS 339 / SLC Formal Course Review.
  • Open and secure training spaces and/or buildings at the end of the day, as applicable.
  • Utilize Automated Electronic Classrooms (AECs), Personal Data Assistants (PDAs), Laptops, Presentation Technology Classrooms (PTCs), and / or Learning Resource Center (LRCs) to deliver course / content under this contract, as applicable and described in the course requirements.
  • Teach, test, or remediate in applicable courses using the AEC or PTC, as required.
  • Be familiar with applicable Navy rules, regulations, course curriculum, TTE, Technical Training Devices, including, Electronic Podiums, AECs, PTCs, Video Teaching and Teleconference (VTT) Instructor podium and equipment as applicable. Monitor and notify the Training Site Director of any unsafe conditions, equipment material condition issues, missing equipment, and any other problems that may degrade the course of instruction.
  • Lead a classroom of students in a group-paced format using official curricula, to include but not limited to an Instructor Guide, Student Guide, and technical manuals (TMs).

Location: Onsite at the Surface Warfare Engineering School Command in Great Lakes, IL.

Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion.

Existing Secret Security Clearance Required: This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. Only candidates with existing full or interim Secret security clearances will be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
  • High school diploma/GED equivalent or relevant military “A” or “C” school.
  • Be a graduate of the Navy Instructor Training Course (CIN: A-012-0077) (NEC 9502) OR equivalent instructor training course;
  • At least three (3) years technical experience in the subject matter hired to instruct.
    • This experience must include at least two (2) years of experience in a Military Training Environment.
  • Have knowledge of learning principles, practices, and methods of presentation and delivery of course content, testing and remediation procedures, curriculum, training aids, devices, electronic podiums, TTE, lab equipment, equipment operation and maintenance procedures associated with the course.
  • Must be a former Senior (E5 – E9) Enginemen/Machinist Mate Diesel main (propulsion background) and possess one of the following sets of qualifications:
  • Must be a graduate of at least the following courses;
    • LST 41/49 ColtPielstick Maintainer, (A-652-0323)
    • Diesel Engine C School Module 5 (LPD C/P), (A-651-9001)
    • USCG ALCO 251C, (A-651-3030)
    • USCG FBM, (A-651-3031)
    • Fairbanks Morse Diesel 38ND 8-1/8, (A-652-0450)

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
  • Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Pet Benefits
  • Legal resources
  • ID Theft benefits
  • Employee Assistant and Work-Life Program
  • Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.

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