Engineering Training Instructor

Location:

Cobble Hill
32 Cobble Hill Rd
Somerville, MA 02143, USA

At Keolis
, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission —
We Imagine, We Care, We Commit
— is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance.

You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000

This role requires the employee to be based in Boston to meet training obligations, as sessions are scheduled on an as-needed basis and may occur without advance notice.

Knowledge and

Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of track engineering principles, rules and policies, safety requirements, and application of a broad range of engineering systems and equipment, including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Signal Maintenance and Repair
  • Installation and Troubleshooting of New Systems
  • Testing and Calibration
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Safety Compliance
• Thorough knowledge of relevant railroad regulations, rules, and standards such as FRA parts 213 and 214, CWR, RWP, Engineering Safety Rules, MBTA MW-1 Standards, NORAC, and AREMA recommended practices.
• Experience in managing and delivering FRA part 243 compliant programs.
• Previous experience as a training instructor is desirable.
• A background, experience or qualification in adult learning is desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent leadership and management skills with a proven ability to motivate, inspire and engage others.
• Be a self-starter and possess the ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Possess intermediate skill set in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain the proficiency of employees by delivery of classroom, lab, and FRA 243 compliant on-the-job (field) training, using blended delivery skills (paced for the learner) and training material in accordance with KCS regulations, rules, and standards.
• Plan, monitor, develop, schedule and deliver training for all Engineering Department employees.
• Carry out regular staff competence assessments. Support and advise on employee competence improvement plans and training gaps.
• Contribute to and support the design and development of new and/or improved training programs, training and assessment materials, and documentation.
• Conduct and lead efforts in correctly performing audits to determine safety compliance, proficiency in work practices, knowledge of safeguards and desire for continuous improvement
• Continue education and knowledge through regulatory research, self-study, seminars, conferences, and meetings to ensure best practices are maintained during industry changes.
• Read and accurately interpret company documents, such as but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations.
• Demonstrate by example as a safety supervisor with genuine care and passion, to empower all fellow team members to be an integral and valuable part of our Safety Culture.
• Assist in recognizing, developing, and implementing proactive preventative action measures such as near misses, safety suggestions and concerns, etc.

About Us:

At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place…