Lead Technical Trainer C&S - 90304149 - Lancaster

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
which includes but is not limited to the maintenance and repair of Amtrak’s signal apparatus, Safety and Company Policies as per the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Utilizing acquired knowledge and skills, the Lead Technical Trainer ensures that the instruction curriculum is designed and updated to meet all mandated standards.  This position is required to successfully plan and execute all instructional sessions in order to provide each C&S Signal Trainee with a full understanding and knowledge to comply with company, federal and state rules and regulations governing railroad signal operations.  The Lead Technical Trainer T&D, C&S Signal School, implements the standardized instructional programs associated with signal practices, (AMT 23/27) to prepare C&S Trainees to perform the duties of a Maintainer in a safe manner adhering to all company and regulatory requirements.  The position participates in a proactive role to aid in the prevention of train accidents, employee, and passenger injuries, avoiding FRA citations ad fines and improving customer service.  The Lead Technical Trainer is responsible for employee instructional programs and provides guidance and technical advice as necessary.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the operating divisions by developing and delivering training to C&S Trainees according to established instructional standards, programs, and   methods.  Provides guidance and interpretation of all regulatory rules and practices.
• Facilitates all activities related to the delivery of training – arrangement and preparation of materials, classrooms, and equipment, as well as   administrative requirements.  Organizes and schedules classes, procures materials, and coordinates and communicates with interested parties to ensure participation.
• Functions as a project leader and subject matter expert in the development of various content areas for training programs.  
• Provides mentoring, leadership and supervision in the training and performance of training employees.
• Is responsible for the efficient and accurate management of all training records and the enrollment process of the training program.  Enters Trainee   personal and test data into Amtrak’s ELPM system.
• Provides subject matter expertise and effectively delivers technical skills training on Signal apparatus.
• Collaborates with senior officials throughout the system in all operating departments to ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
• Maintains all required qualifications and certifications in order to deliver training according to state and federal requirements.
• Provides necessary analytical training data as required and performs duties as necessary to meet the departmental goals and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Business, Engineering or Transportation (or related field or an equivalent combination of work experience, training, and education in lieu of degree)
• 8 Years of Railroad Experience
• 3 Years of experience as a Signal Maintainer or higher
• Must have knowledge of Engineering Department Operations, staff practices, infrastructure and rules.
• Experience using PC-based word processing spreadsheets, and presentation software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in communication skills, including writing, speaking and the presentation of instruction content, data and   analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills with proven ability to motivate others.
• Familiar with State, Federal or other regulatory agencies rule and regulations.
• Must be qualifi