
Instructor - Advanced Maritime Electrical Training
Key Skills
Job Description
CSMART is currently looking for an Electrical Instructor for our Technical Department for 40 hours per week, with a focus on delivering high-quality training programs, supporting continuous improvement through simulation-based learning, and integrating current and emerging electrical technologies, systems, and procedures.
To achieve and maintain the highest maritime standards, you will continuously develop your expertise in electrical systems and emerging shipboard technologies, tailoring your knowledge to the evolving needs of the cruise industry. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
The role focuses on training provided to cruise ship electrical and technical officers. You will contribute by bringing your operational expertise to the training center and sharing this knowledge with the training department staff members.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering training to shipboard electrical and technical staff.
- Delivering courses according to the CSMART course delivery process.
- Acting as a representative of the corporate safety culture and promoting this attitude with participants.
- Developing and updating courses and procedures to be implemented onboard ships.
- Keeping up to date with current practices, technology, Carnival procedures, and international regulations.
- Liaising with the Operations Support team and other instructors to ensure everything is prepared prior to the start of the course.
- Following up with underperforming and outstanding participant processes.
- Managing equipment including simulators and addressing any deficiencies.
- Staying abreast of the latest developments in teaching techniques and the use of simulators as a teaching aid.
- Continuously developing expertise within the electrical discipline to serve as a trusted subject matter expert and specialized trainer.
- Reviewing relevant case studies for the subject being taught.
- Understudying other courses at CSMART.
- Visiting ships to stay updated with ship operations and electrical systems.
Requirements & Experience
- Experience should be or have been in the role of 1st Electrical Engineer at minimum.
- Experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer, Superintendent, or Subject Matter Expert in the maritime field is valuable.
- Cruise ship experience highly preferred; experience with Carnival Corporation brands is an asset.
- Analytical and structured thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience in teaching/instructing would be an asset.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledgeable about computers and network software.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to effectively convey information.
- Ability to navigate complex social dynamics and work well in multicultural team environments.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and passion for developing others.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Open, engaged, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Selection Process
Applications are open until 15 September 2026.
Following the closing date, all applications will be reviewed and candidates will be contacted regarding the outcome of their application.
The selection process consists of:
- Two online interviews
- A conditional employment offer
- An on-site assessment at the CSMART facility in Almere, including a presentation and interview
- Final employment offer and employment agreement
Selection activities will commence after 15 September 2026.
CSMART offers successful candidates a competitive salary and benefits package.
To learn more about our organization, visit www.csmartalmere.com.
This is your chance to join us. Apply now by sending your CV and motivation letter using the apply now button below.
Please note that this is an onsite position based in Almere, the Netherlands.
Our Operations department offers top-notch nautical and technical courses and programs.
Our instructors deliver these programs including pre- and post-course activities and course review. Furthermore, they stay up-to-date on the latest teaching techniques and use simulators to enhance our training.They also ensure that shipboard operations and procedures our taught efficiently. Our operators operate the simulators and assist the instructors with simulator excercises. Lastly, our scheduling and administration department ensure smooth operations by providing scheduling, administrative and logistics support.
Core Responsibilities
The instructor will deliver high-quality maritime electrical training programs using simulation-based learning and current industry technologies. They are responsible for developing course materials, maintaining simulator equipment, and ensuring all training aligns with corporate safety standards and international regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience as a 1st Electrical Engineer or higher, with a strong preference for cruise ship industry background. The role requires excellent communication skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to work effectively within a multicultural team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
About Carnival Corporation
Industry: Travel Arrangements
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Carnival Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: CCL) is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines and a fleet of over 90 ships. Together its cruise lines – including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn – visit more than 800 ports around the world and account for nearly 40% of the overall cruise market globally. In 2024, the company’s talented workforce of over 160,000 team members from 150 countries delivered unforgettable happiness to approximately 13.5 million guests by providing extraordinary cruise vacations, while honoring the integrity of every ocean sailed, place visited, and life touched. Carnival Corporation owns and operates eight destinations globally, designed exclusively for guests of the company’s cruise lines, as well as Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. The company is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is included in the S&P 500 index in the US.