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Damage Control Technical Instructor

THOR Solutions
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
Aug 07, 2025
THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Technical Instructor to support Damage Control efforts at the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT) Maintenance and Engineering (N43) in Norfolk, VA. In this role, the candidate will provide expertise and services to support the maintenance, modernization, and engineering of surface vessels. This position is associated with an upcoming contract that THOR is pursuing, with an estimated award/work start around the first week of September 2025. We are conducting preliminary, "contingent" hiring for roles associated with this contract. The work start is dependent upon THOR being awarded this contract. Typical Responsibilities: Provide shipboard support to facilitate Damage Control oversight onboard U.S. Navy Surface Vessels via in person visits to CNSL ships in port. Provide shipboard Damage Control Drill Briefing support onboard Naval Installations and private shipyards within the Hampton Roads area. Provide Damage Control Drill Training support in coordination with partner commands events onboard Naval Installations and private shipyards within the Hampton Roads area. Provide shipboard Fire Safety Assessment support in support of CNSP/CNSL Fire Safety Assessment Program onboard Naval Installations and private shipyards within the Hampton Roads area. Provide shipboard Crew Move Aboard Assessment support. Submit and file electronic after-action reports and provide "Quick Look" out brief to shipboard leadership, including Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, and Damage Control Leadership upon completion of shipboard visits. Location: Onsite in Norfolk, VA. Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel is anticipated, to CONUS and OCONUS locations, dependent upon customer requirements and schedule. Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches), speaking or vision. US Citizenship Required:Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment. Existing Security Clearance Required:This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must already possess an active or interim Secret security clearance.A candidate with especially strong, relevant experience but no active security clearance may still be considered, but work start would be dependent upon a new Secret clearance being awarded. Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent. Significant naval shipboard work experience as military, civil service, or contractor (E-7 or GS-12 or higher) supporting USN surface ship operation and/or maintenance. Five (5) years experience within last five (5) years of operation and maintenance of shipboard Damage Control and Chemical Biological Radiological Defense (CBRD) systems and equipment. Five (5) years experience within last five (5) years with shipboard Damage Control Training and Navy Fire Fighting techniques, policy, and programs, including NAVSEA 8010 Manual. Five (5) years experience in conducting and/or reviewing compliance audits, certifications, and assessments. Experience in developing, tracking, and monitoring metrics and/or conducting deep dive analysis in Naval Engineering subject area. Proficient with common productivity software, including the Microsoft Office suite. Excellent communication skills. Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Time Off (accrued) Paid Holidays 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage Dental Insurance (2 plan options) Vision Insurance Plan Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter/Transit Benefits Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Benefits Legal Resources ID Theft Benefits Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran's Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation's most complex military, public sector and industry challenges. THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.