The Senior Trainer for Maintenance of Way (MOW) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing successful training programs for the Maintenance of Way department within the Maintenance Division. This role involves creating and enhancing technical skills, maintaining appropriate certifications, and delivering new curriculum training. The Senior Trainer will also oversee the implementation of core training requirements and monitor training effectiveness using best practice tools such as the Kirkpatrick Model. Additionally, the Senior Trainer will work with the MOW Department to address workforce concerns and develop strategies for alternative training methods.

This role requires being onsite five (5) days per week. 

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work.  Perform related duties as required.     

Serve as a good steward of TriMet and maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.

Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon! TriMet is ranked the number one Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as the top “Transportation and Logistics” employer in the state.

 

Essential Functions

 

1. Supervise and instruct journey workers and trainees in classroom and On-the-Job Training (OJT) sessions for initial and recurrent MOW-related training requirements.
2. Supervise up to fifty (50) Training Assistants, new hire Maintainers, and Trainees. Investigate and schedule meetings to address personnel matters and administrative issues, including attendance, discipline and evaluations.
3. Develop, or supervise the development of, and manage technical and recurrent training programs for MOW employees, covering training MOW systems, transportation management, and system safety. Use industry standard curriculum models, such as ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) to incorporate adult learning principles, evaluate and improve effectiveness of current training programsas and develop new training strategies, methods, and technologies required for optimum results.
4. Oversee, lead, and advise external consultants, local educational institutions, training vendors, and internal training and development staff in design, development, implementation and evaluation of new and ongoing training programs, including continuous updates and improvement of training curricula, delivery methodology, and tools.
5. Develop lesson plans, facilitator guides, syllabi, exams (both written and practical), instructional worksheets, and other training aids in pursuit of providing a highly skilled and highly motivated MOW workforce.
6. Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and utilize best practice tools, such as the Kirkpatrick Model, to monitor training effectiveness. Prepare and present reports based on training data to management.
7. Collaborate with management to identify workforce concerns. Develop and implement training strategies to address these concerns. Perform classroom, shop, and field training sessions and implement alternative training method strategies, such as eLearning, PC-based training, etc., when appropriate.
8. Foster and maintain working relationships with Universities, Colleges, and Institutions for training collaborations as needed.
9. Manage and administer the MOW Training Center including maintenance, scheduling, updates, new equipment installation, etc.
10. Monitor new and updated maintenance procedures and conduct assessments to determine training needs. Determine and implement related changes to current training programs, orientation, preventive maintenance, Overhead Catenary, Substations, Signals, Power Track, etc., training programs, or develop new curriculum. Develop curriculum and, ensuring complete lesson plans, goals, learning objectives, relevant training methods and defensible testing procedures. Ensure alignment with MOW policies, SOPs, and statutory regulations.
11. Coordinate and lead training for new MOW employees. Schedule classrooms, equipment, and internal/external instructors for classes. Train new MOW employees on TriMet rules, instructions, SOPs, and emergency procedures; Upkeep current certifications for existing MOW employees.
12. Maintain detailed records of trainees' attendance, performance, and progress. Deliver feedback to trainees' and determine areas of improvement. Provide feedback to management regarding trainees' performance and development needs.
13. Prepare a multitude of learning aids; audio-visual, literature, OJT. Maintain catalog/library of current training materials, and manuals and reference materials accessible to MOW employees.
14. Using subject matter experts (SMEs) and analyzing position, modal, safety and agency-specific training needs, design, develop, recommend and implement core competency and technical training programs for MOW employees.

Four (4) years of total credited experience.*

Three (3) years of demonstrated skills in at least one MOW discipline are required.

One (1) year of developing and facilitating training programs is required.

Possession of current/valid or ability to obtain Class "A or B" CDL issued by Oregon or Washington; ability to pass a driving record check meeting TriMet driving record standards.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.*

The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

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