Hybrid Maritime Simulator Operator at San Jacinto
San Jacinto · La Porte, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in La Porte
Maritime Simulator Operator - Maritime Campus
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Full-time technical support personnel responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing network and hardware equipment in a maritime simulation environment. Assist lead instructors in the operation, start-up and shut-down of the Bridge and Radar simulators so that the lead instructor can concentrate on instruction and assessment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Creating and running exercises/scenarios with any of the College simulator systems.
- Troubleshooting and repairing of College simulator systems hardware and software malfunctions.
- Preparing, operating, and securing all simulators and their associated hardware and software.
- Creating and updating charts, publications and documentation associated with simulation training.
- Working closely with simulation system vendors to ensure optimal operation of all simulation systems.
- Overseeing software upgrades and hardware replacements to any simulation system.
- Assisting and training other operators, instructors, and faculty in the operation of all simulator systems.
- Cleaning and preventative maintenance for all simulator systems and ancillary equipment.
- Maintaining readiness and order within all simulation spaces.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to demonstrate the College values
- Effective verbal and written communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse workforce.
Required Education:
- Associate degree
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor degree in a related field.
Required Experience:
- Two or more years of experience running, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing simulation devices and equipment as part of professional training programs.
Preferred Experience:
- Five or more years of work experience in the repair of marine electronics (RADAR, ECDIS, Gyro, and VHF/UHF), computers and associated peripherals.
- Two or more years of experience with networking, PC hardware, software, and peripherals in a Windows environment.
- Two or more years of experience with various software installation packages, drivers, and associated files.
- Familiarity with simulator systems from such manufacturers as CSC, TRANSAS, MPRI or Kongsberg.
- Familiar with marine vessel operations.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
- Formal electronics training, license or certification in electronic repair, such as FCC Element 3 or NARTIE certified technician.
Note: This position has limited opportunity for remote work arrangements with appropriate approvals and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and needs of the College.
Salary Grade: 110
Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule
Requisition Number: req5792
Posting Close Date: 9/14/2025 at 6 pm CST
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