Technical Engineer Instructor

Description

• Develop new technical courses, update and revise existing course content while developing instructional videos to compliment and support training needs;
• Ensure course content is current, accurate, and aligned with FRA and company rules and regulations;
• Lead classes in the instruction, testing and troubleshooting on topics that will include all facets of the the Tier 4 1010J Engine;
• Structure training material and presentations into a logical sequence;
• Evaluate customer satisfaction responses and recommend improvements to course content;
• Provide technical advice to customers regarding proper maintenance practices, and operation of product to maximize reliability and performance;
• Provide Electrical, Mechanical and Locomotive Familiarization training to internal and external customers;
• Perform administrative duties associated with development of course materials and delivery and reporting on instruction;
• Lead classes in the instruction, testing and troubleshooting on topics that will include all facets of AC Electrical systems including Truck Control and IAC units;
• Develops recommendations for service procedures;
• Provide comprehensive instruction of the Progress Rail Locomotive Electrical System and show expertise in the subject and share it with enthusiasm;
• Requests photos, graphics and diagrams as necessary;
• Review and Edit Technical Publications;

Requirements

• 10+ years hands-on experience maintaining locomotive systems, preferred;
• College degree with a major in engineering or equivalent electrical or mechanical training.
• Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Safety – Position is primarily limited to general office safety requirements. Position requires regular travel. The employee will occasionally be at construction sites, which may require use of PPE.
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group;
• Motion – Employee will be moving during travel and sitting when in the office;
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication and conflict management skills;
• Ability to travel – North America and Internationally up to (40%) and up to 4 weeks at a time.
• Experience developing training materials, assessing needs of customers;
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office suite).
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude to understand locomotive and mechanical and electrical systems and technical operation;
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others;
• Emotional Demands – Ability to lead and communicate with customers and team members. Ability to work with a team to accomplish the mission;
• Training will be on EMD Equipment that will include familiarization, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of EMD locomotives;
• Product knowledge along with mechanical and electrical aptitude;
• Strength – Ability to travel without restrictions. Minimal lifting requirement. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing, walking;
• Knowledge of Airbrake systems and older DC Electrical systems is a plus:
• High School diploma or equivalent required;
• High level of oral and technical writing skills;
• Work involves considerable amount of creativity, perception, and initiative with wide latitude for independent action;

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Work Environment – Employee will be traveling as required, which will expose them to different outdoor conditions (customer jobsites and/or offices). The balance of the time, they will be working in an office setting;
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Competitive Salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance