Instructor

We are seeking a highly skilled, self-driven and curios person to join our team as an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Instructor. As an Instructor, you will play a vital role in developing courses, training and preparing personnel to become proficient operators, enabling them to operate our state-of-the-art autonomous and uncrewed vehicles, safe and effectively.

Hugin AUV is a part of Kongsberg Discovery’s Uncrewed Platforms (UP) carrying highly sophisticated sensors for exploring the ocean.

You will be part of the division Customer Services which is responsible for Kongsberg Discovery’s services, upgrades, support and trainings. You will be working closely with the UP product and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs to teach personnel the skills required to operate, data process and maintain AUVs safely and efficiently.
• Design and implement training modules, including theoretical instruction, practical exercises, and simulations.
• Conduct hands-on training sessions in various environments, mainly in Horten, but occasionally on site with our customers.
• Stay up to date with advancements in AUV technology, best practices, and industry trends, incorporating them into training programs.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to further improve our products based on customer feedback and own experience.
  
  

We think you should have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, marine science relevant or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with AUV operation is desirable, but not a requirement.
• Knowledge of AUV systems, including navigation, maintenance, data collection, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to changing training needs.
• Prior experience in instructional design or training development is a plus.
  
  

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

This employment requires security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. The successful candidate may start work with limited accesses whilst the clearance is being processed. For more information visit www.nsm.no. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

You are able to

• Adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• Create a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere and support and encourages team.
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

If you are enthusiastic about the potential of uncrewed platforms and have a passion for teaching, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer you
We offer a competitive salary and benefit packages with good development opportunities in an international environment. We have flexible work hours and holiday arrangements in addition to a good pension and insurance scheme. We offer an inspiring and safe work-environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.

Where you will be working
Horten, Strandpromenaden

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Miguel Angel Lleches, VP Services, tlf: +34 609 68 38 90

The world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence. Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to the outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges. We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

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