Lead Equipment Training Specialist - 90305349 - Beech Grove

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As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Lead Equipment Training Specialist (Amtrak Apprenticeship) is responsible for the development,implementation, and management of all equipment training in compliance with Amtrak's Apprenticeship program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, presenting learning objectives and documenting participationof Amtrak Mechanical Apprenticeship program.
• Manages the development and implementation of Amtrak's Apprenticeship program for skills enhancement ofequipment and vehicle operations.
• Coordinates Apprenticeship field-training activities including quality assurance functions to ensure compliancewith all published policies, standards and procedures.
• Develops, implements, maintain and chairs committees for standardization of equipment and vehicle trainingand testing programs including materials, manuals, presentation methods, testing mechanisms, efficiency,standards, etc.
• Presents Safety, Fundamentals and Skills training to Apprenticeship employees to enable them to attain theirAmtrak journeyman certification.
• Maintains mandatory equipment qualifications.
• Coordinates training at facilities and with applicable equipment to ensure students have hands on experience.
• Efficiently and securely manage employee training records as required by CFR49 Part 238.109.
• Presents Amtrak and vendor provided courses.
• Work with Amtrak Apprenticeship department staff to conduct needs analyses to identify and communicatetraining needs.
• Assures compliance with training requirements described in Thornton and McLaurin Consent decree.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in the development, review, evaluation, and revision of Apprenticeship trainingprograms for compliance with current statutory/regulatory requirements, documented practices, technology,operational needs, and other requirements.
• Coordinates with other staff performing program development and/or perform program development work asrequired.
• Conducts observations of programs and/or deliver pilots of new or updated programs and provide documentedfeedback to the development process.
• Works with System Safety to ensure training programs align with relevant Safety Regulations and Amtrak SafetyStandards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Business, Education Construction or relatedfield, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in technical instruction and the preparation of technical training materials.
• Experience working in railroad and construction maintenance.
• Experience with federal codes and regulations.
• Strong technical writing and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of Adult Learning Principles.
• Extensive experience in the railroad industry. Demonstrated experience in administration, planning andscheduling and contract and labor agreements management
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, collaborative, and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated experience in railroad operation planning for construction and maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of technical training materials as they apply to Apprenticeshiptraining.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance, operational, and construction practices specific to the railroadindustry. Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 49 CFR 214 and OSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to motivate others and drive for results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Business, Education, Training and Development, or Engineering or equivalent job experience.
• OSHA Certification - 10 hr. General Industry.
• Operating Rules Qualified.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Up to 25% Travel
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Will require field work out on the railroad right of way and right of way construction situations which may requirelifting, climbing, etc.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Must be capable of walking track and climbing onto equipment when necessary

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $94,300-$122,256. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited toeducation, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrakmay consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additionalincentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus basedupon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the positionand/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefitpackage that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexiblespending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disabilityinsurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of educationexpenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; andrail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:163870

Posting Location(s):Indiana

Work Arrangement:06-OnsiteClick here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

Job Family/Function:Mechanical

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR * 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. *1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.