Engineering Training Instructor

$80,000-$95,000

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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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

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…