Sr/Technical Trainer - 90332465 - Beech Grove

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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.

Are you ready to join our team?

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:
Responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and presenting learning objectives and documentingparticipation of Amtrak Mechanical Department employee training programs.

Serves in a leading capacity inteam situations.
Presents Safety, Fundamentals and Skills training to new hire Maintenance of Equipment employees to enablethem to attain QP/QMP qualification.
Presents Skills and Regulatory training to include: CFR49 Parts 209, 218, 228, 229, 232, 236 and 238 (FRA);CFR29 Part 1910 (OSHA); CFR21 Part 5 (FDA) to Amtrak and Contractor Qualified Persons/QualifiedMaintenance Persons to maintain qualifications in the categories listed.
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for Technical Training course Developers for the revision and development oftraining materials within the scope of his/her knowledge
Presents other courses to local employees of other departments as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Deliver training according to the established standards of the corporation.
Accomplish assigned duties to achieve the strategic goals of the department and the corporation.
Evaluate training programs, recommend, and implement changes based on feedback from clients, classparticipants, instructors and Training Department staff.
Work with client department staff to conduct needs analyses to identify and communicate training needs.
Advise client departments to ensure regulatory training compliance.
Efficiently and securely manage employee training records as required by CFR49 Part 238.109.
Coordinate the use of training facilities and equipment.
Manage work-related travel in a responsible and cost-efficient manner.
Ensure that all training occurs in a safe, positive and productive environment.
Ability to apply company procedures and requirements in development of training programs and projects.
Ability and willingness to accept responsibility and make sound decisions.
Plan, organize and adjust fluctuating assignments and workloads.
Conduct research, interpret results and evaluate data to improve training.
Work independently, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business or related field and minimum 3 years relevant experience required (or a minimum of 7 years equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered inlieu of a degree).
• Qualified or ability to obtain qualification for CFR49 Part 218 Subpart "B."
• Qualified or ability to obtain qualification Maintenance Person certification for CFR49 Parts 218, 229, 232, 236and 238.
•  Strong organization, administrative, planning and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills including presentation delivery, writing and verbal communications.
• Experience with PC-based word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions.
•  Able to apply company procedures and requirements in development of training programs and projects.
• Function effectively in a stressful environment.
• Organize, plan and manage group meetings.Present information both orally and in writing.
•  Plan, organize work, and adjust fluctuating assignments and workloads.
• Work independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates or higher degree in related field.

• Previous experience in classroom and practical instruction.

• Demonstrated experience in working with SAP

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• Travel up to 50%
• Physical ability to deliver required course material in the classroom, maintenance facilities, yards and rolling stock equipment with long periods of standing.
• Variable work hours and days.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range for the Senior Technical Trainer is $78,600-$113,200.   Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:162908
Posting Location(s):Indiana

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 
Job Family/Function:Safety & Security 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 50% 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.