DP Instructor

Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, navigation and automation. Important markets include countries with significant offshore and shipyard industries. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation at sea.

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

KONGSBERG – Protechting People & Planet

An exciting opportunity has arisen as DP Instructor, reporting to Training Manager.

Key Accountabilities:
• Prepare, develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain applicable courses, following internal processes and accreditation standards.
• Review the matters affecting course completion, by department, course developer documentation, training coordinator and training department's database.
• Assist in developing and implement special training courses.
• Stay updated in relevant fields, both with knowledge of the products and art of distributing knowledge.
• Actively exchange experiences with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain equipment, labs, simulators, and classrooms for training activities, initiating business case for necessary upgrades as appropriate.
• Implement course improvements and adaptations aligned with Kongsberg Maritime’s quality procedures and requirements.
• Follow, adhere, and implement Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and actions to ensure safe and hazard free learning environment and workplace at Kongsberg Maritime.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Represent KONGSBERG before customers during training delivery classes, as well as when participating in meetings or external events as a department representative, following global guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Education from Maritime Academy at a bachelor or master level, preferably holding a Ch-mate (or higher) Certificate.
• Experience from DP-vessel holding a DP unlimited certificate.
• Minimum of 150 DP days on the last 5 year proven by NI or IMCA logbook entries (mandatory)
• Valid Deck Officer Certificate and DP NI Certificate
• Ability to communicate to a broad audience with various backgrounds and understanding of the content.
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Portuguese
• Must be able to do some travel activity.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with others in the team.
• Be customer oriented and service minded.
• Possess abilities and have talent for teaching.
• Curiosity and ability to learn new technologies is necessary.

You are able to:
• Prioritize and complete tasks on agreed schedule
• Be self-driven and determined to learn
• Committed and reliable
• Positive attitude towards the team and customers

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Work Location: Niteroi (presential position), onboard.


Other details: Permanent contract, availability to travel.