Lead Technical Trainer/Writer

Job Title: Lead Technical Trainer/ Writer

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Job Category: Direct FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Manager, Technical Manuals and Training Dept: Technical Publications

Salary Range 85k to 111k

Kawasaki Rail Car - Yonkers, NY

Job Description:

 Leads Kawasaki training efforts in the field, including:  Drafts training materials based on vendor data, draft manuals and on-car observation  Verifies that all applicable FRA requirements are fulfilled, including those under 49CFR 238.109.  Proofreads and edits vendor documents to ensure Training Materials are complete and up-to-date.  When multiple KRC Instructors are used in a given course, the Lead Instructor will clearly delineate the specific area(s) of responsibility for each person.  The Lead Technical Trainer will be responsible for all logistical requirements, including the necessity to have support personnel in place at a given time, with all required tools and consumables.  Ensures vendors and subcontractors maintain quality requirements by closely observing vendor classroom activities.  Delivers KRC training classes including familiarization, FRA requirements, subsystem integration and interface.  Provides consistent point-of-contact between KRC, vendors and the Authority.  Writes letters to KHI, vendors and Authorities as directed.  Coordinates Training classes at Authority sites.  Verifies proper documentation and equipment are available at the site.  Contacts Engineering Department technical personnel to get answers to participant’s questions..  Updates and ensures all contract Training Deliverables are turned over to the Authority at the required time.  Assists in designing the course curricula and working schedules for new contracts.  Presents written evaluations of course and Instructor effectiveness after each course.  Assists Manager of Training and Manuals and Assistant Manager of Training with staff. Development.

Education:  BA or BS degree required.  Formal technical training (i.e. Military Electronic Courses) a plus.

Qualifications:

 Minimum, five (5) years experience conducting technical training. Prior rail car experience strongly preferred.  Flexible approach to problem solving in the field.  Able to travel a minimum of 20%.  Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Adobe FrameMaker and/or Vector graphics (CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD) experience a plus.