General Hydrostatics; GHS Training Instructor

GD Resources LLC is seeking an experienced General Hydrostatics (GHS) Training Instructor to deliver an on-site, three-day training course at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in West Bethesda, Maryland. The course is designed for beginner to intermediate users of the General Hydrostatics (GHS) software and focuses on the design, modeling, and analysis of naval vessels under various conditions.

The instructor will provide expert-led instruction, temporary software licenses, and all required training materials to support up to 15 government employees.

• Deliver a three-day, instructor-led GHS training course
  , 8 hours per day, on-site at NSWCCD.

• Provide instruction tailored to beginner and intermediate users of the GHS software.

• Lead hands-on training exercises and guided demonstrations.

• Model building using:

  • Section Editor

  • Part Maker

  • Model Converter

• GHS command language, including:

  • Macros and variables

  • Run file generation

• Introduction to run files, including:

  • Load conditions

  • Stability criteria

• Stability topics:

  • Intact stability

  • Damage stability

  • Heeling moments

  • Free surface effects

• Longitudinal strength calculations, including wave effects

• Introduction to Load Editor

• Provide temporary GHS software licenses for up to 15 participants for the duration of the course.

• Supply all required training materials and documentation
  .

• Provide advance instructions for downloading and installing the GHS software prior to course start.

• Coordinate with designated Government Points of Contact (POCs) for training logistics.

• Comply with all facility access and security requirements while on site.

• Operate under escort from the security office to the training area, as required.

• Demonstrated expertise in the use of General Hydrostatics (GHS) software for naval vessels.

• Proven experience teaching or training others in GHS software applications.

• Academic credentials from a recognized naval architecture institution (e.g.,
  Webb Institute, Maine Maritime Academy
  , or similar),
  or

• Verification from Creative Solutions confirming instructor proficiency and authorization to provide GHS training.

• Strong instructional and presentation skills.

• Ability to explain complex naval architecture and hydrostatics concepts clearly.

• Effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

• Completion of one three-day GHS training course.

• Provision of all training materials and documentation.

• Temporary software licenses for course participants.

• Instructor must comply with all NSWCCD security procedures.

• Instructor will be escorted from the security office to the training location by a designated Government POC.

GD Resources LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. GD Resources LLC is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment.