Technical Training Instructor

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Oakland, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking experienced Technical Training Instructors who thrive in a fast-paced environment to provide support for a rail project in Hayward, CA/Oakland, CA. The Contractor will deliver a large program of classroom and hands-on training to the workforce of a major metropolitan rail operator, on behalf of our client. Successful candidates do not need prior knowledge of the specific rail control systems being taught. Our client's engineers deliver a train-the-trainer session(s) that equips each instructor with the system knowledge and the approved course materials. After completing train-the-trainer, the instructor delivers the courses to the client’s staff using those materials. Because the technical content is provided, we are matching on instructional capability and a technical background strong enough to absorb the train-the-trainer quickly — not on knowledge of the end system itself.

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years delivering technical training to adults, with demonstrable experience running structured technical courses.
A solid grounding in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or control/signalling systems (for example from rail, transit, industrial automation, defense, utilities, or a comparable field) — sufficient to absorb new system content through train-the-trainer and teach fault isolation and troubleshooting.
Confidence leading practical, equipment-based instruction, not lecture alone.
The ability to judge whether learners understand and can apply what has been taught, against defined course objectives.
Fluent English, with the ability to convey in-depth technical information clearly to a mixed-ability audience.
Willingness and availability to work all shifts and some pre-planned weekends, and to travel to sites across the client’s network.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the client’s safety certification, including Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) training, and pass the required security and background screening before delivering training.
Must be willing to apply for the SSI Clearance required to work on the project.
A valid Driver’s License or Passport is required.
Failure to obtain this clearance will disqualify the Contractor from this position.
In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, the client’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a rail or public transit environment
Familiarity with communications-based train control (CBTC), signalling, SCADA, power distribution, or vehicle systems
A recognized train-the-trainer, technical teaching, or vocational assessor qualification
Experience training to a certification or competency standard

Responsibilities

Completing a train-the-trainer program delivered by the client engineers, including self-study of the provided course materials and field familiarisation.
Delivering instructor-led courses — a mix of classroom lessons and hands-on, practical instruction — to groups of client maintenance, engineering, and operations staff.
Running practical, equipment-based sessions where at least half of the instruction is hands-on, and keeping learners safe around that equipment.
Administering and grading the examinations and quizzes supplied with each course, and identifying learners who need additional support.
Completing class rosters, attendance, and course paperwork accurately and on time.
Working to a pre-planned schedule that spans day, swing, and night shifts and occasional weekends, across multiple client sites.