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Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Technical Instructional Designer

Hamel, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$69K/yr - $86K/yr

3+ years exp

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the competencies of customer care teams through effective training programs. The Technical Instructional Designer will develop and implement blended learning solutions, focusing on operational and maintenance work while ensuring superior workforce preparation.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify training needs related to operational and maintenance work, as well as changes in policies, procedures, regulations, safety initiatives, and technologies

Design and develop training curriculum, modules, and teaching plans for machine operations and maintenance

Rapidly synthesize and create course content based on input from subject matter experts, written materials, previous training courses, interviews, and other resources

Develop and facilitate train-the-trainer courses to ensure effective knowledge transfer

Create instructional outlines and determine appropriate delivery methods, including individual training, group instruction, computer-based training (CBT), lectures, demonstrations, meetings, and workshops

Develop assessment tools to measure trainee progress, ensure skill retention, and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs

Conduct training needs assessments, design effective learning solutions, and create storyboards to help stakeholders visualize the final product

Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with Quality, Safety, Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to drive innovation in training delivery

Manage contract Instructional Designers and oversee multiple projects simultaneously

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives with Quality teams and adjust training curriculum accordingly

Train others in instructional design principles, content development, and learning program production while providing expert consultation on program measurement, visualization, and multi-modal delivery

Support e-authoring tools and multimedia content creation, including Adobe Creative Suite, Lectora, Articulate Storyline, Vyond, and video production (staging, shooting, and editing)

Qualification

Instructional DesignCurriculum DevelopmentTraining Needs AssessmentAdobe Creative SuiteArticulate StorylineE-Learning SolutionsMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical Thinking Skills

Required

BA/BS degree Communications, Education, Business Data analytics or a related field

3+ years experience in Training and Development or Instructional Design

Prior curriculum design

Delivery of adult classroom and e-learning solutions

Proven experience designing multiple training events

Utilize instructional design methods SAM and ADDIE, Blooms Taxonomy and Allen's CCAF expertise (or like models)

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong working knowledge of compensation best practices

Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships at all levels of the organization

Must possess high level of discretion, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism

Must possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills while exercising sound judgment

Ability to learn new technologies quickly