NJ TRANSIT · 5 hours ago
Senior T&E Training Specialist
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNJ TRANSIT is the third-largest transportation agency in North America, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable service. The Senior T&E Training Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering specialized technical training programs for Locomotive Engineers to ensure their successful promotion.
Public TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Present and deliver technical skills/mentoring training programs for Locomotive Engineers
Identify and analyze training needs related to specific knowledge and/or skills deficiency for a given population to determine and develop the level of performance required to ensure Trainee success
Partner with new Instructors and serve as a mentor to deliver training classes, including scheduling, session preparation, and communication with all stakeholders
Collaborate with the RTD’s Instructional Design & Development Team (IDD) to analyze, continuously update, and improve training syllabi, quizzes, exams, and training materials to advance strategic learning priorities
Evaluate Locomotive Engineer training programs and analyze performance data to determine the level of performance improvement needed to achieve successful promotion results. Includes providing Trainees with additional training/tutoring as needed
Evaluate and review training programs developed by equipment manufacturers and other outside training consultants to develop new and/or improve existing course materials
Partner with CFR-243 Compliance Specialist to maintain compliance with FRA requirements.|
Maintain detailed records of classes conducted, coordinating curriculum updates and changes
Design and develop and/or evaluate, technical skill training programs in partnership with department stakeholders
Performs other duties as assigned/directed
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Vocational Education, or related area from a U.S. Department of Education accredited college or university
Three (3) years of experience in rail training, rail management, rail transportation, technical program facilitation, or direct experience (certified locomotive engineer)
Proven ability to effectively supervise, coach, motivate, and mentor students
Demonstrated teamwork, adept communication abilities, and the capacity to forge successful business alliances with diverse stakeholders
Ability to demonstrate subject matter expertise in technical knowledge required based on assignment
Strong presentation, written and verbal skills required
Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a professional manner
Skill/ability to instruct in a classroom, field, and remote (distance learning) environment
Established proficiency and technology skills, including Microsoft Office tools (i.e. Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams)
Exhibits punctuality and exceptional organizational skills to ensure efficiency and reliability in all tasks
Appropriate certification (e.g., NORAC, Engineers License, DSLE) is required based on the assignment
Preferred
Experience in the design, development, presentation, and evaluation of transportation technical skills and/or management development training programs desired
Ability to consistently recognize opportunities for improvement and development, ability to execute on new ideas to improve training programs desired
Experience using Smart Board technology, Cornerstone, or other Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Benefits
Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Leave
Tuition Assistance
Commuter benefits
401(a), 401(b), 401(k) Retirement Plans – up to 9% employer contribution
Company
NJ TRANSIT
Build your future as part of a dynamic company committed to transforming one of the premier transportation brands in North America.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$183.39MKey Investors
Federal Transit Administration
2024-07-09Grant· $99.5M
2024-05-28Grant· $83.3M
2022-12-14Grant· $0.59M
Leadership Team
Brendan Kaplan
Deputy CTO - Head of Innovation
Faisal Jameel
Chief Technology Officer
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