Rail Technical Training Manager

Savage; Butte (MT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Savage is seeking a Rail Technical Training Manager to maintain content and deliver rail training courses across the Energy & Minerals Business. You will also serve as the LMS administrator and ensure compliance with FRA requirements, while regularly supporting field operations nationwide.

Ideal candidates have 3 years as a conductor or engineer, 2 years of classroom instruction, DSLE, FRA knowledge, and strong MS Office skills. Remote work with travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as conductor or engineer.
• Minimum 2 years instructing adults in a classroom setting.
• Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineer (DSLE).
• Working knowledge of FRA Part 219, 240, and 242 regulations.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Administer our LMS and conduct periodic audits to ensure the proper training is assigned according to job role.
• Manage existing course content for all rail-related courses and deliver rail training courses on a regular basis.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for rail-related incident investigations.
• Visit operations to complete ride-alongs, observe switching practices, coach/praise behaviors observed in the field, and reinforce Cardinal Rules.
• Maintain recordkeeping requirements for operations under FRA jurisdiction.
• Depending upon qualification, deliver training courses that are not rail-related (e.g. yellow equipment, forklift, material handling).

Skills

Conductor/Engineer Experience

Classroom Training

DSLE

FRA Regulations Knowledge

MS Office Proficiency

Tools

LMS Administration

Job description

Grow Your Career with Savage!

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Grow Your Career with Savage!

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Home Daily | Remote | Strong Earning Potential

Industrial Rail Experience Required

Earn $90,000–$120,000 plus bonus

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• Time - based on time zone
• Need to live near a major airport

Work Location:

National - Remote with 50% travel

As the Rail Technical Training Manager, you will maintain content and deliver rail training courses across the Energy & Minerals Business. This role will also serve as the primary administrator of our learning management system (LMS).

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Administer our LMS and conduct periodic audits to ensure the proper training is assigned according to job role
• Manage existing course content for all rail-related courses and deliver rail training courses on a regular basis
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for rail-related incident investigations
• Visit operations to complete ride-alongs, observe switching practices, coach/praise behaviors observed in the field, and reinforce Cardinal Rules
• Maintain recordkeeping requirements for operations under FRA jurisdiction
• Depending upon qualification, this role may be asked to deliver training courses that are not rail-related (i.e. yellow equipment, forklift, material handling)

Requirements/Qualifications

• 3 Years as a conductor or engineer
• 2 Years instructing adults in a classroom setting
• Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineer (DSLE)
• Working knowledge of FRA Part 219, 240, and 242 regulations
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Remote position; due to the travel schedule, you will need to live near a major airport

Physical Requirements

• This role is located in an industrial setting that requires the ability to work outside in inclement weather
• Ability to sit/stand for several hours at a time
• Ability to climb fixed ladders to ascend/descend railcars and yellow equipment
• Ability to wear basic PPE including hard-toed safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and earplugs
• Ability to pass a Background check, Drug Screen, and DOT physical with physical demands
• Travel up to 50%

Savage is an innovative supply-chain solutions company. We are the leading provider of fully integrated systems, designed and operated to solve unique logistics and materials management challenges for industrial companies throughout North America. Each of us at Savage is committed to integrity and delivering reliable, sustainable services in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. We expect our people to be progressive, relentlessly seeking improvement; experiencing opportunities for personal growth by working for a world-class organization and leader in the industry.

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Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/