Senior Instructor/Supervisor - Signal Maintenance, Commuter Rail Training Division

RTD • Denver, CO

56d • $84,407 - $119,224

About The Position

This position is responsible for the design, development and delivery of classroom and field training programs and curriculum for signal maintainers and will effectively plan and organize signal training programs for the instruction of new hires and re-instruction of veteran staff and other personnel in the proper and safe method of providing rail signaling in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies and procedures. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD FRA Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in electrical technology or closely related field. Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of experience in electrical and mechanical concepts, with emphasis on the principles and practices of railroad signaling including CTC, ATC and PTC.
• A minimum of two years of experience developing training programs/curriculum and providing instruction to adult learners, rail transportation training preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience in railroad safety.
• Proficiency in adult learning techniques, program evaluation and designing and delivering training programs in communication-based interactive adult environment.
• Strong background in developing learning content and modules in a variety of forms with the ability to conduct oral presentations, relaying technical information in understandable terms.
• Proficiency in the proper use of safety equipment and current trends in personal protective equipment.
• Proficiency in Quality Assurance program development, implementation and maintenance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience developing training programs/curriculum and providing instruction to adult learners, rail transportation training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of Employee Guidelines, processes, and procedures. Conducts performance reviews, and holds employees accountable for performance of their responsibilities.
• Designs and administers classroom and on-the-job signal training programs and curriculum for new hires and refresher training for veteran employees and assists in establishing training standards of quality, as well as the short and long-range training objectives.
• Conducts training of external, non-railroad personnel; which includes providing proper safety signal training on how to properly correct, eliminate and guard against hazards reported by employees and other railroad qualified personnel.
• Conducts training needs assessments, provides re-certification and refresher training, ensures required technical training is scheduled, completed and documented, makes recommendations to management and conducts evaluations and efficiency testing of commuter rail staff to ensure safety and security standards are met, based on regulation and policy and procedure.
• Provides field supervision, when necessary, to support the Maintenance of Way and Transportation departments, assists in rail incident/accident investigations and provides assistance as needed to properly report and complete accident/incident reports.
• Maintains the maintenance reference library with the latest revised manuals and procedures, prepares maintenance bulletins and ensures all signal documentation in the office and the field are current, routinely audited, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and other requirements.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits
• RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees