Rail Technical Training Manager

Savage • Mooresboro, NC

7d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Rail Technical Training Manager maintains content and delivers rail training courses across Savage’s Energy & Minerals Business. The role also serves as the primary administrator of the learning management system (LMS). It is a national remote position with up to 50% travel, and the employee must live near a major airport. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with work times based on the applicable time zone.

The manager administers the LMS, audits training assignments, maintains rail-course content, and delivers rail training regularly. The position also supports rail-related incident investigations as a subject matter expert, visits operations to observe and coach field practices, and maintains records for operations under Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) jurisdiction. Depending on qualifications, the manager may also deliver non-rail training, such as yellow equipment, forklift, or material handling courses.

Requirements

• Three years of experience as a conductor or engineer.
• Two years of experience instructing adults in a classroom setting.
• Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineer (DSLE).
• Working knowledge of FRA Parts 219, 240, and 242 regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must live near a major airport due to the travel schedule.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather in an industrial setting.
• Ability to sit or stand for several hours at a time.
• Ability to climb fixed ladders to ascend and descend railcars and yellow equipment.
• Ability to wear basic personal protective equipment, including hard-toed safety boots, a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and earplugs.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and DOT physical with physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Administer the learning management system and conduct periodic audits to ensure training is assigned appropriately according to job role.
• Manage existing content for rail-related courses and deliver rail training courses regularly.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for rail-related incident investigations.
• Visit operations to conduct ride-alongs, observe switching practices, coach or praise behaviors observed in the field, and reinforce Cardinal Rules.
• Maintain recordkeeping requirements for operations under FRA jurisdiction.
• Depending on qualifications, deliver training courses that are not rail-related, such as yellow equipment, forklift, or material handling training.

Benefits

• The benefits package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits depend on hours worked and position classification and are subject to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed