Lead Technical Trainer/Writer

Job Title: Lead Technical Trainer/ Writer Job Category: Direct FLSA: ExemptReports To: Manager, Technical Manuals and Training Dept: Technical PublicationsSalary Range 85k to 111kKawasaki Rail Car - Yonkers, NYJob Description:? Leads Kawasaki training efforts in the field, including:? Drafts training materials based on vendor data, draft manuals and on-car observation? Verifies that all applicable FRA requirements are fulfilled, including those under49CFR 238.109.? Proofreads and edits vendor documents to ensure Training Materials are completeand up-to-date.? When multiple KRC Instructors are used in a given course, the Lead Instructor willclearly delineate the specific area(s) of responsibility for each person.? The Lead Technical Trainer will be responsible for all logistical requirements,including the necessity to have support personnel in place at a given time, with allrequired tools and consumables.? Ensures vendors and subcontractors maintain quality requirements by closelyobserving vendor classroom activities.? 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'squestions..? Updates and ensures all contract Training Deliverables are turned over to theAuthority 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 withstaff. 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 carexperience 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 Vectorgraphics (CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD) experience a plus.

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