Training Instructor (Diesel)
5 days ago
Virginia Beach
Training Instructor \n Fairbanks Morse Defense – Chesapeake Training & Service Center \n About Fairbanks Morse Defense \n Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Manufacturing takes place across several U.S.-based facilities. \n FMD delivers high-performance engines and critical components directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, our technology powers mission-critical operations across the globe. \n Chesapeake Training & Service Center \n Join our team at the new state-of-the-art Chesapeake Training & Service Center, a 45,000 sq. ft. facility designed to expand service and hands-on training opportunities for technicians and customers. This center houses: \n\n • Four in-production Fairbanks Morse engines for overhaul and component training.\n, • Equipment from all FMD and partner product lines.\n, • Workshops: 10,000 sq. ft. (1,500 sq. ft. Fuel Shop)\n, • Training Center Shop: 13,000 sq. ft.\n, • Service Center: 20,000 sq. ft.\n, • Tech Library & Classrooms: 12,000 sq. ft.\n • Deliver classroom lectures on diesel engine operation, schematics, and maintenance procedures., • Conduct maintenance labs safely and effectively using FMD’s cutting-edge training engines and equipment., • Provide company-wide education on FMD product lines and theoretical concepts used in diesel engine and electrical equipment design, operation, and maintenance., • Participate in cross-functional teams for product line certifications, including exams, LMS, and certification boards., • Act as a catalyst for organizational change by communicating and influencing teams in support of initiatives., • Manage courses, supplies, training aids, and course improvements., • Travel as needed for remote training events and new product course development., • Develop curriculum for new products or improvements to existing FMD products., • Communicate key feedback and recommendations to the Training Manager., • Lead training communications with internal and external customers to facilitate course scheduling and billing., • Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years equivalent experience in Diesel Engines or a related technical field., • Minimum of 2 years of experience as an instructor or supervisor., • Certification as an instructor in an Engineering-related field is a plus., • 3 years’ experience with diesel engine operation and maintenance. Previous experience with PC2 engines is a plus., • Proven ability to supervise small teams focused on safe execution of complex evolutions., • High degree of problem solving and critical thinking; calmly evaluate risks and drive safe maintenance evolutions., • Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers and colleagues., • Action-oriented, able to establish relationships at all levels, internally and externally., • Travel requirement: 25% (domestic or international for training or curriculum support).