Training Superintendent - Simulator

Seaspan employees are goal-driven and thrive in a high-performance culture. Our integrated business model, with over 25 years of fleet life-cycle management expertise, provides the world’s major shipping companies with long-term leases on large, modern and technologically advanced vessels, combined with industry-leading ship management services. As owner and operator of the vessels, we provide skilled officers and crews dedicated to the safe, reliable, and economical operation of our fleet. Seaspan's fleet has evolved over time to meet the varying needs of our customer base. We own vessels in a wide range of sizes, from 2,500 TEU to 24,000 TEU. Our main operating offices are located in Singapore, Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Mumbai.

Job Description:

This position develops and directs navigational and technical learning. The Superintendent, Training- Nautical develops company-wide strategic training initiatives, including competence development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Delivers effective induction programs, pre-joining orientation, briefing, and in-house courses.
• Conducts Vessel Handling Courses on the Bridge Simulators.
• Manages and delivers navigational, training for officers & ratings and support to comply with legislation and agreed customer requirements, leads and monitors the company’s seafarer related Competence Management System.
• Serves for navigational competence development for all seafarers. Works closely with management to identify learning opportunities and develop appropriate training content to support company growth initiatives.
• Oversees curriculum design, learning tools, and needs analysis/gap management, follow-up evaluations, and resulting curriculum improvements and deliverables.
• Monitors changes in statutory and regulatory training requirements to forecast training needs and ensure appropriate measures are implemented.
• Researches cost-effective training solutions and creates training guidelines for new technologies, navigational, cargo, and planned maintenance software programs.
• Provides regular status reports based on statistics, metrics, ROI, and project and development results.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Master Marine – 2 Years experience in command.
• Container shipping experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in the field of marine related training, including training design and development. Preferred with Bridge Simulator experience.
• Train the trainer course or similar course.
• Thorough knowledge of good operating practices, MARPOL, SMS, ISPS, PMS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Additional/Desired Qualifications:

• Certified lead auditor for ISO standards.
• Risk management, incident investigation and root cause analysis course.

Job Demands and/or Physical Requirements:

• Travel is required for this role.

Seaspan Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We thank all applicants in advance. If your application is shortlisted to be included in the interview process, one of our team will be in contact with you.