Technical Trainer – Safety

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct both virtual and in-person training sessions led by instructors, focusing on operating rules, safe work procedures, and best practices in operations.

• Educate and assist with company-specific operating regulations, including those influenced by the Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and industrial rulebooks that align with the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR).

• Provide training on rail-specific operating procedures including train and yard movements, switching, radio communication, signal awareness, track authority, protection of personnel and equipment, as well as job briefing expectations.

• Assess employee proficiency and facilitate qualification, re-qualification, and corrective training as necessary.

• Assist in qualification programs for safety-sensitive railway employees by documenting training completions, assessing rule comprehension, and identifying employees who require refresher or corrective training.

• Create, revise, and sustain clear and precise training materials, assessments, and supporting documentation for both virtual and in-person sessions.

• Keep current with regulatory requirements, rulebook modifications, and industry best practices.

• Oversee regulatory and industry expectations concerning railway employee training, qualification, compliance with operating rules, and safety-critical performance.

• Develop, update, and maintain company operating rulebooks, which includes creating new rules and revising existing procedures as necessary.

• Aid in the ongoing development and enhancement of on-the-job training programs and associated learning resources.

• Promote continuous improvement of training programs, documentation, and instructional resources.

• Ensure alignment between instructor-led training, e-learning content, and mentorship materials.

• Collaborate with operations leaders to determine training requirements, address knowledge deficiencies, and provide guidance on rules.

• Work alongside field operations, supervisors, and subject matter experts to guarantee that training accurately reflects the current operational environments of terminals, yards, industrial switching, and mainline operations.

• Execute operational support tasks between training sessions, which include updating rulebooks, enhancing procedures, developing eLearning materials, and handling documentation tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of railway operations experience in the United States and/or Canada.

• At least three (3) years of experience in delivering training, instructing on rules, or assessing employee skills.

• Required knowledge/experience with Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) for Canada or General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) for the United States.

• A valid driver’s license is essential.

• Willingness to travel, including internationally.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a safety-critical medical clearance in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work-Life Balance

• Access to Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs

• Recognition for an Award-Winning Safety Culture

• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Health & Dental Benefits, including voluntary options