Posted 6 days ago
Weld School Pipe Instructor 2nd shift
AI Summary
Instructs and assesses students in pipe welding courses at the Weld School, covering classroom and hands-on training, safety compliance, and curriculum support.
About this role
Overview
Department 642 is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated, experienced Pipe Welding Instructor for the Weld School. This position will report to the Supervisor of the Weld School and play an integral role in the training and qualification of Welding students.
The Welding Instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of students in various courses related to general safety, various welding processes and wire types, as well as adhering to additional welding procedural related requirements. Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to Safety and Procedure Compliance. Possess strong verbal & written communication skills and be a self starter. Candidates must possess the ability to multi-task and interact with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.
Responsibilities & Duties - The responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to:
- Instructing various classroom courses related to trade work such as Workmanship, Back to Basics and New Hire INDOC
- GTAW Pipe welding
- Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
- Enforcing safety rules and regulations
- Assessing student performance & identifying non-conformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
- Supporting various course curriculum reviews and other related activities
- Conducting assessments as required
- Consistently and accurately grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture, understanding of training topics, and ensure record keeping requirements
- Communicate with other Training shifts to advance work and communicate issues
- Supporting special training projects as required
- Support the Training department in achieving goals and objectives along with other responsibilities as assigned
- Available for overtime as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma/GED
- 5+ years of pipe welding experience
Preferred:
- Must be a first class pipe welder
- 3+ years minimum current pipe welder
- Prior teaching/instructor experience
- Certificate, Associates or advanced degree
- MDD-00948 and/or MDD-01464 VT certified
- NDT experience
- Orbital Pipe Welding
Skills
- Have a strong will to lead and direct in a classroom environment
- Familiar with Nuclear Trade requirements
- Organized and have an excellent work ethic
- Have experience with Microsoft programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
- Experienced working knowledge of procedures
- Ability to work in a changing environment. Must be self-motivated, maintain a positive attitude, possess strong communication skills and be a team player.
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks and projects
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Have a strong commitment to teaching and leading student classes
- Have a demonstrated commitment to customer-service, safety & procedure compliance
- Have a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
- Have a willingness and desire to learn and teach new courses and team members with a variety of learning abilities
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Physical Qualifications
Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, StoopingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Fumes, Hot, Inside, OutsideSkills
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