Lead Technical Trainer/Writer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Technical Trainer/ Writer

Job Category: Direct FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Manager, Technical Manuals and Training Dept: Technical Publications

Salary Range 85k to 111k

Kawasaki Rail Car - Yonkers, NY

Job Description:

 Leads Kawasaki training efforts in the field, including:

 Drafts training materials based on vendor data, draft manuals and on-car observation

 Verifies that all applicable FRA requirements are fulfilled, including those under

49CFR 238.109.

 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.

 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 Manager of Training and Manuals and Assistant Manager of Training with

staff. Development.

Education:

 BA or BS degree required.

 Formal technical training (i.e. Military Electronic Courses) a plus.

Qualifications:

 Minimum, five (5) years experience conducting technical training. Prior rail car

experience strongly 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. Adobe FrameMaker and/or Vector

graphics (CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD) experience a plus.