Job Title: Lead Technical Trainer/ Writer
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 participants
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.