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 acc
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
At Hornbeck Offshore, our people are our propellers to success, and our most important asset. Our culture of integrity, commitment, excellence and teamwork is what differentiates us from the rest.
We're committed to being your Company of Choice®
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The DP Specialist & Technical Instructor is responsible for creating and facilitating the Company's DP assessment and training programs. This position is also responsible for facilitating other technical training courses as needed and will serve as a subject matter specialist to the Company's DP function.
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.
Hornbeckoffshore · Shoreside - Covington, LA (headquarters)