Subject Matter Expert: Automotive Services/ Heavy Equipment Full Time NEW

JOB TITLE: SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) –

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES/ HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Locations: POINT LISAS

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for the design, implementation, communication and coordination of their respective training program(s) offered by the NESC as it pertains to;
 The identification and selection of Training Resources,
 Curriculum and Courseware Development,
 Planning and Monitoring of Training Delivery and
 Providing Guidance to relevant personnel in all associated matters.

The holder of this Position is the expert in this/these occupational area(s), and has the authority to access resources and interact with personnel at the Managerial, Faculty and Administrative levels on any/all matters related to the training delivery process, in order to ensure successful outcomes.
The SME is duly authorized to liaise with relevant external parties in fulfilling these functions and as directed by the Manager, Curriculum & Teaching Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop/Review Curriculum and Courseware in association with the appointed Curriculum Review Committee and the Academic Council in conformance with the approved Procedure, Budget and Timelines.
2. Prepare and submit to Manager, Curriculum & Teaching Services all requisite documents related to internal and external Program Approval, Courseware Authorization, Course Delivery, Analysis of Faculty and Student performance as per the directives of the Manager, Teaching and Curriculum, the approved QMS Procedure(s) and set Timelines.
3. Identify/Develop/Review Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Resource Listings and other course prerequisites required for effective delivery of the program as per the Training Delivery Schedule within set Timelines.
4. Develop/Review Summative and Formative Examination Tools and submit to Manager, Teaching and Curriculum for approval within set Timelines.
5. Develop/Review and Verify Summative and Formative Coursework Assessments and submit to Manager, Teaching and Curriculum for approval within set Timelines.
6. Monitor Training Delivery and Assessments and identify Gaps in Course Design, Courseware, Instructor Knowledge/Competence, Teaching Methodologies, Facilities, Equipment and Resources. Report on findings and recommendations to Manager, Teaching and Curriculum at the end of each Course.
7. Freely engage with Managers and other relevant personnel to conduct gap analysis and recommend/seek required approval for corrective actions to address Gaps identified in the teaching and learning process as per (6) above.
8. Develop and conduct training for Faculty based on GAP Analysis results identified during Monitoring of Training Delivery and Verification of Practical delivery and assessments as per (6) and (7) above.
9. Plan, Coordinate and Lead NESC faculty in conducting External Practical Assessments in accordance with Affiliate requirements.
10. Conduct Exam Preparation Sessions for Students and Prepare Post Test Analysis/ Reports and action plan(s) on Student Performance
11. Represent NESC on External Committees, Meetings, Consultations, Conferences and Media Briefs, etc.
12. Perform all duties in compliance with HR, HSSE & ISO standards as specified by the HR, HSSE & ISO departments.
13. Demonstrate and encourage integrity and loyalty towards the NESC and its agents among staff and students.
14. Perform other related duties and Projects as identified by Manager, Curriculum & Teaching Services.

QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM:

• Technician’s Diploma or equivalent
• Diploma in Education with concentration on curriculum development
• Train the Trainer Certification
• 5 years relevant industry/field experience
• Level 5 Assessor Certification will be an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field will be an asset
• Certificate of good character

ATTRIBUTES

 Ability to resolve scheduling and/or resource deployment conflicts
 Ability to apply principles, best practices, and trends in administrative management
 Ability to apply supervisory principles, practices, and methods
 Capacity to develop and build teams, and facilitate conflict resolution
 Ability to effectively manage human, financial, physical and intellectual resources in achieving the business performance standard
 Knowledge of major policies and procedures governing assigned programs
 Strong customer service orientation

CORE COMPETENCIES

 Automotive Systems Expertise
 Heavy Equipment Systems Knowledge
 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
 Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
 Automotive Electronics and Diagnostic Technology
 Repair and Overhaul Procedures
 Technical Standards and Manufacturer Specifications
 Fleet and Equipment Management
 Equipment Performance and Reliability
 Parts and Inventory Management
 Quality Assurance and Technical Inspection
 Occupational Health and Safety
 Technical Advisory and Problem-Solving
 Root Cause Analysis
 Technical Training and Knowledge Transfer
 Technical Documentation and Reporting
 Project and Work Planning
 Industry Research and Technology Adaptation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 Awareness of the NESC’s business/environment
 Strong knowledge about the NESC and programs offered
 Extensive leadership experience in the development and management of education and training activities
 Well-developed interpersonal, communications and negotiating capacity, including the effective use of tact and diplomacy with diverse constituencies
 Sound capacity to analyze complex situations, think conceptually and laterally and problem-solve in a complex multi-disciplinary environment
 Good knowledge of facility operation and maintenance
 Maintenance of confidentiality of work-related information and materials
 Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals, and ability to use office software applications (Microsoft Suite)

Applications should be labelled

“SME- AUTOMOTIVE & HEAVY EQUIPMENT”
And submitted no later than 2026 October 30 to the following

E-MAIL: [email protected]

UNSUITABLE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED