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United States
Position Description
Are You Looking for a Rewarding Career?
At Volvo Penta, our employees know what it takes to make a teamwork! Being part of that team means that you’re working with a global and very diverse group of passionate, enthusiastic, and highly skilled professionals from all walks of life who work and play hard. As an testament to our workplace culture, we’ve won the “Great Place to Work” award two years running as well as being named, “Employer of the Year,” by Diesel Progress magazine! This is absolutely a great place to belong with folks ready to welcome you onboard!
Who Are we?
Simply put, Volvo Penta has been around for a while, and we know a thing or two about being a world-leading supplier of engines and drive systems for both marine and industrial applications to thousands of customers worldwide. We’re world leaders and innovative pioneers. Also, we’d like to point out that business has been good!
The Product Training Department for Volvo Penta Region Americas (VPA)—headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia—is responsible for competence development for our dealers and partners within the industrial and marine segments.
We are looking for a Senior Training instructor to join our amazing team here in Chesapeake, Virginia!
What is the Job?
In this role, you will be responsible for transferring product knowledge to Volvo Penta partners, dealers, OEMs, trainers and internal personnel regarding design and function, diagnostics and repair of all industrial and marine engines, electric and hybrid drive systems, transmissions and control systems via in-person and virtual events. It is also your responsibility to develop learning materials and that all training activities are conducted in a safe, professional, courteous and positive way. Some of your core responsibilities will include:
Do you like to develop competence in people and their organizations?
To be successful in this role, we need someone who has experience with instructing classes (in-person and virtual), product troubleshooting, as well as repair of complex power and drive systems including electric, hybrid, and combustion engines. We would like for you to possess both teaching skills and technical background with a continuous improvement mindset, in addition to improving efficiency and results within the team.
Experience with electric powertrain and hybrid technologies within a related industry is preferred. Having in-depth knowledge of retail marine leisure, marine commercial, and/or industrial service trade practices and activities via direct experience or extensive dealer interaction will give you an edge, as will having knowledge of telematics related to connectivity, remote diagnostics, etc.
The Basics
As with all our positions here in Volvo Penta, you will need experience with MS Power Point, Excel, Word and Outlook as well as familiarity with diagnostic programs for troubleshooting.
As you will be directly responsible for relaying complex technical concepts and instructions when instructing, excellent communication skills are necessary as is the need for fluency in speaking and writing English in order to communicate successfully with internal and external stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
Education and Experience
This position requires:
A Bit About Where We Are Located…
“Hampton Roads” is a diverse mix of coastal, urban, rural and historic communities that includes the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Newport News. Our test center marina is located on the water in Suffolk. We have beautiful beaches and state parks, and family-friendly attractions with Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and North Carolina’s Outer Banks within easy driving distance. There are so many exciting things to do here in the area that we highly recommend you come and see it for yourself! You’ll also find excellent school districts and esteemed institutions of higher learning, including Old Dominion University and The College of William and Mary, among others.
We also offer:
Are you ready to join our team?
If you are interested in being part of a team focused on innovation and success, and feel that this opportunity is for you, we invite you to apply to become a Senior Training instructor with our team. We look forward to meeting you
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general level of work being performed by persons assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job. Printed copies may not be the most current. Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action employer. E.O.E./M/F/D/V
At Volvo Penta, our employees know what it takes to make a teamwork! Being part of that team means that you’re working with a global and very diverse group of passionate, enthusiastic, and highly skilled professionals from all walks of life who work and play hard. As an testament to our workplace culture, we’ve won the “Great Place to Work” award two years running as well as being named, “Employer of the Year,” by Diesel Progress magazine! This is absolutely a great place to belong with folks ready to welcome you onboard!
Who Are we?
Simply put, Volvo Penta has been around for a while, and we know a thing or two about being a world-leading supplier of engines and drive systems for both marine and industrial applications to thousands of customers worldwide. We’re world leaders and innovative pioneers. Also, we’d like to point out that business has been good!
The Product Training Department for Volvo Penta Region Americas (VPA)—headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia—is responsible for competence development for our dealers and partners within the industrial and marine segments.
We are looking for a Senior Training instructor to join our amazing team here in Chesapeake, Virginia!
What is the Job?
In this role, you will be responsible for transferring product knowledge to Volvo Penta partners, dealers, OEMs, trainers and internal personnel regarding design and function, diagnostics and repair of all industrial and marine engines, electric and hybrid drive systems, transmissions and control systems via in-person and virtual events. It is also your responsibility to develop learning materials and that all training activities are conducted in a safe, professional, courteous and positive way. Some of your core responsibilities will include:
- Providing authorized dealers, partners and trainers with competence development on products and services for the industrial and marine product including engines, transmissions, electronic control systems and hybrid drive systems
- Delivering instructor-led training at local and remote locations both domestic and international
- Developing and implementing curriculums to work in conjunction with equipment and online learning materials
- Developing and maintaining a high level of technical product knowledge and ensuring product information is being updated within the curriculums accordingly
- Providing input, supporting and developing the Train-the-Trainer (TtT) program
- Preparing school locations for scheduled training activities as well as logistics to secure training equipment inventory
- Providing critical insight and contributions to the product training team to execute plans and to achieve set targets
- Collaborating with colleagues within the company and the training community on a regular basis
- Evaluating student feedback and implementing improvement opportunities
Do you like to develop competence in people and their organizations?
To be successful in this role, we need someone who has experience with instructing classes (in-person and virtual), product troubleshooting, as well as repair of complex power and drive systems including electric, hybrid, and combustion engines. We would like for you to possess both teaching skills and technical background with a continuous improvement mindset, in addition to improving efficiency and results within the team.
Experience with electric powertrain and hybrid technologies within a related industry is preferred. Having in-depth knowledge of retail marine leisure, marine commercial, and/or industrial service trade practices and activities via direct experience or extensive dealer interaction will give you an edge, as will having knowledge of telematics related to connectivity, remote diagnostics, etc.
The Basics
As with all our positions here in Volvo Penta, you will need experience with MS Power Point, Excel, Word and Outlook as well as familiarity with diagnostic programs for troubleshooting.
As you will be directly responsible for relaying complex technical concepts and instructions when instructing, excellent communication skills are necessary as is the need for fluency in speaking and writing English in order to communicate successfully with internal and external stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
Education and Experience
This position requires:
- Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 4 years’ combined experience with engine and power systems including electric powertrain and hybrid technologies
- Strong mechanical expertise in troubleshooting, repair, overhaul and installation of marine, industrial, or related products
- 5 years technical instructor experience, curriculum design a plus
- Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred
- Frequent travel up to 60% depending on season.
A Bit About Where We Are Located…
“Hampton Roads” is a diverse mix of coastal, urban, rural and historic communities that includes the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Newport News. Our test center marina is located on the water in Suffolk. We have beautiful beaches and state parks, and family-friendly attractions with Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and North Carolina’s Outer Banks within easy driving distance. There are so many exciting things to do here in the area that we highly recommend you come and see it for yourself! You’ll also find excellent school districts and esteemed institutions of higher learning, including Old Dominion University and The College of William and Mary, among others.
We also offer:
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- Competitive compensation
- Generous Earned Time Off (ETO) plan
- 401K with matching
- … and so much more!
Are you ready to join our team?
If you are interested in being part of a team focused on innovation and success, and feel that this opportunity is for you, we invite you to apply to become a Senior Training instructor with our team. We look forward to meeting you
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general level of work being performed by persons assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job. Printed copies may not be the most current. Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action employer. E.O.E./M/F/D/V
About us
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
With Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Auto req ID
140146BR
Organization
Volvo Penta
State / Province
Virginia
City/Town
Chesapeake
Employment/Assignment Type
Regular
Travel Required (maximum)
Occasional Travel
Functional Area
Aftermarket
Last application date
26-May-2023
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Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/Disability/Veteran
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