Rail Maintenance of Way Trainer (Houston, TX, US) presso METRO | Public Transit | Houston, Texas | Bus | Rail | Park & Ride

Basic Function

Works closely with the Rail Maintenance Training Supervisor in maintaining the rail maintenance training program. Under the direction of the Rail Maintenance Supervisor develops and provides classroom and field instruction for METRORail Maintenance of Way (MOW) and Operations personnel.  Provides course evaluation of vendor training programs.  Assists in the development of new training courses as needed. Provides “hands-on” training for Maintenance of Way: Traction Power, Signals, Communications, Track, and support equipment.  Assists in the evaluation and creation of Rail Maintenance Work Instructions.  Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Assists in the development of a comprehensive “hands on approach” training program for all Rail Maintenance of Way disciplines.
• Assists in the development of lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides, tests (both written and practical), instructional aids, job aids, work instructions and other training aids in pursuit of providing a highly skilled and highly motivated METRO Rail workforce.
• Reviews and provides feedback on vendor training submittals.  Audits approved vendor training classes.
• Ensures vendor contract compliance of approved training submittals.
• Coordinates classroom and equipment availability, right of way access, training equipment (Overhead Projectors, Data Projectors, equipment mock-ups, etc.) and other equipment as necessary to provide both vendor and in-house training sessions.
• Assists in the development and update of certification programs and re-certification programs for all Rail Maintenance of Way disciplines (Professional Qualification Sheet).
• Performs classroom, shop and field training sessions.
• Performs technical performance audits, identifies training needs, and recommends training requirements to the Supervisor, Rail Maintenance Training.
• Prepares scheduled and special reports providing updates on training status and requirements.
• Updates training materials and tests, as well as maintenance and operating procedures to reflect revisions in equipment.
• Assists the Supervisor, Rail Maintenance Training in accident investigations and recommends corrective actions as necessary.  Prioritizes training activities to reflect operations and maintenance needs.
• Assists in training program development and implementation for all rail operating personnel.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Education Requirement

High school or GED is required.   Associate degree in electrical engineering or related field is preferred.

Years & Experience Required

Minimum four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in electrical and mechanical Maintenance of Way systems and equipment. Experience in the design and development of technical education programs. Supervisory/management experience is preferred.  Visual Content Creation for self-paced online training development experience is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills Required

Excellent communications (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to communicate effectively with adult students of various backgrounds and skill levels, vendors, and others to resolve training issues is required.

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.