Lead Technical Trainer/Writer

Job Title: Lead Technical Trainer/ Writer Job Category: Direct FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Manager, Technical Manuals and Training Dept: Technical Publications Salary Range 85k to 111k Kawasaki Rail Car - Yonkers, NY Job 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 under 49CFR 238.109. ? Proofreads and edits vendor documents to ensure Training Materials are complete and up-to-date. ? When multiple KRC Instructors are used in a given course, the Lead Instructor will clearly 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 all required tools and consumables. ? Ensures vendors and subcontractors maintain quality requirements by closely observing 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 participants questions.. ? Updates and ensures all contract Training Deliverables are turned over to the Authority 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 with staff. 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 car experience 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 Vector graphics (CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD) experience a plus.