Lead 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

Lead Technical Trainer/ Writer

Job Category: Direct FLSA: Exempt

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

Salary Range: 85k to 111k

Location: Kawasaki Rail Car - Yonkers, NY

Job Description

• Leads Kawasaki training efforts in the field.
• 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.
• 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 monitoring and evaluating performance.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Training

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing