Lead Technical Trainer

KAWASAKI RAIL CAR•Yonkers, NY

About The Position

Leads Kawasaki training efforts in the field, including: Drafts training materials based on vendor data, draft manuals and on-car observation 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 schematics. 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 Sr. Manager of Training and Manuals and Assistant Manager of Training with staff Development. Responsibilities may evolve and include additional special projects or tasks as needed

Requirements

BA or BS degree required.
Minimum, five (2) years experience conducting technical training. Prior rail car experience 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.

Nice To Haves

Formal technical training (i.e. Military Electronic Courses) a plus.
(CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Drafts training materials based on vendor data, draft manuals and on-car observation
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.
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 schematics.
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 Sr. Manager of Training and Manuals and Assistant Manager of Training with staff Development.