Sr/Lead Technical Trainer - 90332459 -

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, our goal is to connect businesses and communities across the country. The safety of our passengers, our more than 20,000 colleagues, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to your efforts 

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.

This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills, experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak’s sole and absolute discretion.  

This position will primarily sit in Philadelphia, PA. 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Senior Technical Trainer/Lead Technical Trainer  is responsible for the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and delivery of Amtrak training programs in an efficient, safe, positive and productive environment according to the established standards of the corporation. The Senior Technical Trainer/Lead Technical Trainer also confers with management and staff to determine training needs and regulatory compliance and provides guidance and interpretation of regulatory rules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develop and deliver training programs according to established instructional standards, programs and methods.
• Work with client department staff to conduct needs analyses to identify training needs, recommend and implement changes based on feedback.
• Efficiently and securely manage employee training records and coordinate the use of training facilities and equipment.
• Proctor exams after required training courses.
• Work with scheduling departments or local supervision to develop training classes for recurrent training.
• Perform audits and inspections of Engineering groups, both in training as well as field audits.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 3-6 years relevant field or facilitation experience required (minimum of 7-10 years relevant experience in lieu of degree).
• Technical School, Trade, Vocational Courses, Completion of Apprenticeship, associate degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience and demonstrated proficiency in RWP, and Amtrak's electrical operating procedures (Amt-2), and Maintenance of Way Safety Rules.
• Ability to become certified to instruct NEO class. (New employee orientation)
• Ability to become RWP, AMT-2, NORAC, and MW-1000 qualified and retain qualifications as required.
• Working knowledge of B&B, C&S, Track and ET Departments
• 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)

MIMINUM KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
• 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, as well as PowerPoint and spreadsheets.
• Plan, organize work, and adjust fluctuating assignments and workloads.
• Work independently.
• Ability to update PowerPoint presentations, as well as update book and test questions in a timely manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5-8 years or more of relevant experience preferred.
• Previous experience in classroom and practical instruction.
• Demonstrated experience in working with SAP

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
•    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 nights and possible weekends as required.
•    Ability to keep large training groups focused on course material.
•    Ability to change schedules and locations on short notice when emergencies arise.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range for the Senior Technical Trainer opening is 78,600-101,844.   The salary/hourly rage for the Lead Technical Trainer is 103,700-134,460. 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:161527
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania; N/A
Job Family/Function:Research & Strategy 
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.