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Pipefitting Instructor - Travel
US-RI-North Kingstown
Job ID: 2026-22257
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Human Resources
EB Quonset Point Facility
Overview
Focus Factory Training (D794) is currently looking for an organized, self-motivated Pipefitting Instructor for long term travel to support strategic sourcing initiatives at the various Focus Factories. This position will report to the Chief of Training for Strategic Sourcing and will report to the applicable on-site Chief of Training when traveling.
Instructors will be assigned to Business Travel and/or Extended Work Assignments at Focus Factory locations, including but not limited to: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Florence, South Carolina; Jacksonville, FL; Mobile, Alabama and other locations as assigned.
The instructor will be part of a team, responsible for the training of supplier staff in various courses related to various Pipefitting processes and as well as additional pipefitting related courses. Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to Safety and Procedural Compliance, be self-starter and possess strong verbal & written communication skills. Candidates must also be driven by a desire to develop themselves and others, as well as possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable customer service demeanor.
Instructing multiple pipefitting related classroom courses
Provide quality oversight of supplier embedded instructors to support site training needs
Directing and assessing hands on training with practice and tests
Enforcing safety rules and regulations in training and during deck plate audits
Assessing student performance & identifying nonconformance to policies, procedures and technical documents
Supporting various course content reviews and related activities
Conducting assessments as needed/scheduled
Manage class rosters and training OQE submittal paperwork
Meeting with Focus Factory Leadership regarding student performance as needed
Consistently grade tests and quizzes to ensure knowledge capture and understanding of training topics
Communicate with other team members to advance work & communicate issues
Supporting special training projects as required
Support the Training department goals and objectives with other responsibilities as assigned
Ready to learn and take on additional responsibilities and duties as needed
Work Schedule
General first shift hours (7:00am 3:30pm) with flexibility to adjust hours to support 2nd & 3rd shifts as needed with flexibility to support
Ability to work additional overtime as directed (including weekends)
Ability to support business travel approximately 75+% annually
Have a strong ability to prioritize & complete multiple complex assignments
Have a strong ability to direct in a classroom and workshop environment
Have excellent written, verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
Have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Be comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
Have a strong willingness to think critically and problem solve
Have the ability to engage with supplier employees in a professional manner
Be comfortable with new teaching technologies and willing to adapt to new teaching approaches
High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of pipefitting trade experience
Instructing/teaching experience (formal or informal)
Leadership experience (working leader, MDU, SS ETC)
Advanced educational coursework including certifications, associates or other advanced education degrees
Work experience within Electric Boat Operations teams
Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word and OneNote
Business Travel/EWA experience
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