Carter Lard Consulting · 8 hours ago
Lead Technical Trainer/Writer
Yonkers, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $111K/yr
5+ years expCarter Lard Consulting is looking for a Lead Technical Trainer/Writer to spearhead training efforts in the field. This role involves drafting training materials, ensuring compliance with FRA requirements, and delivering training classes while coordinating with vendors and subcontractors.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jeff Shlager
Responsibilities
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 participant’s 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
Qualification
Required
BA or BS degree required
Minimum, five (5) years experience conducting technical training
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
Preferred
Prior rail car experience strongly preferred
Formal technical training (i.e. Military Electronic Courses) a plus
Adobe FrameMaker and/or Vector graphics (CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD) experience a plus
Company
Carter Lard Consulting
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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