Lead Rail Technical Trainer & Writer

Carter Lard Consulting; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Yonkers, NY, is looking for a Lead Technical Trainer to lead training efforts for Kawasaki. The ideal candidate will have a BA or BS degree and a minimum of five years of experience in technical training, preferably in rail cars. Responsibilities include drafting training materials, ensuring compliance with FRA requirements, and delivering training across multiple locations. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential, and familiarity with Adobe tools is a plus. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience conducting technical training, preferably in rail cars.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 20%.
• Experience with vendor data and training material development.

Responsibilities

• Lead training efforts in the field.
• Draft training materials and manuals.
• Ensure FRA requirements are fulfilled.
• Proofread and edit training documents.
• Manage logistical requirements for classes.
• Deliver training including familiarization and FRA requirements.

Skills

Technical training experience

Problem-solving

Effective working with minimal supervision

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

BA or BS degree

Formal technical training

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

CorelDraw

Adobe Illustrator

AutoCAD

Job description

A consulting firm in Yonkers, NY, is looking for a Lead Technical Trainer to lead training efforts for Kawasaki. The ideal candidate will have a BA or BS degree and a minimum of five years of experience in technical training, preferably in rail cars. Responsibilities include drafting training materials, ensuring compliance with FRA requirements, and delivering training across multiple locations. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential, and familiarity with Adobe tools is a plus. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position.