Manager, Maintenance Instruction - Rail

Chicago Transit AuthorityChicago, IL
$115,069 - $117,944Hybrid

About The Position

Manages and plans the implementation and administration of training programs for the Authority’s Rail Maintenance department. Develops, revises, and evaluates new and existing training programs and implements updates to existing programs or coordinates implementation of new programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Education, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in coordinating, managing, or evaluating maintenance training programs, instructional design, or a combination of education and experience relating to this position.
  • Must possess valid State of Illinois Driver’s License.
  • Working knowledge of methods and procedures utilized in the repair and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, general equipment, and signal system of the Authority.
  • Working knowledge of basic hand and power tool safety.
  • Working knowledge of hazardous waste operations, waste removal, and industrial hygiene practices.
  • Working knowledge of OHSA, ANSI, EPA, and other governmental agency standards to properly apply these standards to the CTA work environment policies and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of basic adult learning techniques.
  • Strong supervisory skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Good analytical and creative skills needed in developing training programs.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Ability to maintain amiable relations with various levels of Authority personnel and outside contractors and vendors.

Nice To Haves

  • Training, apprenticeships, or work experience in maintenance trades preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees project management of the Authority’s Rail Maintenance training programs.
  • Plans, manages, and coordinates the activities involved in developing and evaluating maintenance training programs.
  • Researches programs required by various regulations and develops programs that are compliant with regulations and Authority guidelines.
  • Assigns, monitors, and reviews all work performed by training staff and ensures conformance to department requests and the Authority’s policies and procedures.
  • Confers with department management to determine training initiatives, analyze training needs, set objectives and assess the overall effectiveness of training efforts.
  • Ensures that training programs and publications are in compliance with safety standards and regulatory laws/standards/procedures set by city ordinance, state and federal agencies, or by government legislation.
  • Oversees staff development to ensure proper training and knowledge is attained to provide safe and accurate training programs.
  • Conducts training for staff for new programs to improve teaching techniques for more effective and efficient adult learning.
  • Maintains expertise in training development, instructional design, adult learning and knowledge of maintenance operations and safety, serving in a consultant capacity to maintenance departments and members of the training staff.
  • Assists management in the development and administration of department programs, policies, goals, and objectives to ensure consistency of interpretation.
  • Develops methods to improve team workflow and processes.
  • Prepares and manages any assigned training program budgets.
  • Submits budget recommendations and monitors expenditures to guarantee department meets budget restrictions and goals.
  • Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff.
  • Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
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