Training Specialist

Herzog Contracting

  • Hudson County, NJ
  • $85,000-105,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Description:OverviewAlternate Concepts, Inc. (ACI) and Herzog Transit Services, Inc. (HTSI), collectively the ACI/Herzog Joint Venture, along with our key subcontractors are seeking applicants for the Hudson Bergen Light Rail operation located in Hudson County, New Jersey. ACI was founded in 1989 with their corporate office located in Boston, MA and Herzog founded in 1969 with corporate offices located in St. Joseph, MO and Fort Worth, TX. Combined our companies provide FRA/FTA compliant transportation, equipment maintenance, dispatching, right-of-way maintenance, facility maintenance and dispatching services for 20 distinct client properties. In addition to the Joint Venture being the upcoming operator/maintainer of the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, we currently jointly operate the Tren Urbano heavy rail service in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the CTDOT’s Hartford intercity service in Connecticut.ACI/Herzog Joint Venture, along with our key subcontractors are currently seeking a Training Specialist to join our team.The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 annually.The Training Specialist is responsible for developing, executing, and administering comprehensive training that provides classroom and field instruction to all Hudson Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) personnel as well as First Responders and contractors. Additional responsibilities include LRV Operations, Field supervision, overseeing service delivery and audits as well as other duties as assigned.Duties and Responsibilities:*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.
  • Must be qualified in various operations positions (LRV Operator, Field Supervisor, etc.) for backup and vacancy needs. Develop training programs and maintain training records for all HBLR employees and third-party participants in HBLR's training programs.
  • Draft curricula, syllabi, and training modules for 360° management reviews prior to implementation.
  • Assist with essential training programs requiring instructional design
  • Ensure rule changes and SOP updates are subject to document controls and signatory review and approval process.
  • Maintain proficiency in training, qualifying, and re-training HBLR employees.
  • Maintain understanding of National Incident Management (NIMS) principles and incorporate same in training programs.
  • Support the Substance Abuse Policy including education and training, fitness for duty assessments, and post-accident/ incident investigations.
  • Develop, improve, and maintain records for the HBLR's Recertification Program.
  • Remain fully informed of all rules, regulations, and contractual obligations governing day-to-day operations.
  • Provide instruction and counseling in operating rules, procedures, and violations to HBLR Employees.
  • Monitor and review the job performance of HBLR personnel for training needs. Assist in accident and incident investigations.
  • Assist and participate in the development and implementation of a Rules Compliance program.
  • Conduct Rules Compliance/Efficiency Testing Audits
  • Report cases of exceptional performance (whether good or bad) to Managers. Work with administration to manage the distribution and tracking of employee recognition program.
  • Review statements, accident reports, and other documents as relevant; and address training deficiencies when identified.
  • Monitor station, system, and vehicle conditions including station cleanliness and report problems to maintenance personnel and/or the 20 Office.
  • When necessary, respond to service failures, troubleshoot failures, and provide on-site incident command in the event of a serious safety event.
  • During field operations, maintain close contact with 20 Office to quickly resolve any unusual occurrences.
  • Assist in field operations safety event investigations, as needed.
  • Respond to and assist passengers as required.
  • Maintain involvement in and participate in Safety meetings, as well as remain current with all System Safety Program Plans and Procedures.
  • Oversee the annual update of the Rulebook.
  • Support the Safety and Training Manager to develop, update and maintain the site training matrix and ensure personnel maintain their certification and that training records are complete.
  • Participate in internal and external audits as well as assist in the development, update, and distribution of standard operating procedures, transportation and safety bulletins.
  • Work various shifts and work at various locations as needed.
  • Adhere to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and polices of HBLR including the Equal Employment Opportunity, Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention, Affirmative Action, and Anti-Harassment, including all anti-retaliation policies.
  • Operate Revenue service LRVs as needed to avoid any delay in service.
  • Perform shifting and carhouse functions as needed.
  • Conform to all FTA and DOT regulations and policies.
  • Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of ACI-Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position
  • Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the specific knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening as well as a background check and motor vehicle report review.
Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year accredited college or university and at least five years of experience in rail transit industry. Extended work experience may be substituted for education, if appropriate. Has attended formal safety-related course work, TSI Certified Safety Professional.
Language Skills:
  • Ability to speak, read and write English in a work setting.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write regulatory and departmental reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Software Skills:
  • The Training Specialist shall maintain proficiency in various software programs to support the development of HBLR training programs, including but not limited to: PowerPoint, Word, Photoshop, Excel, and “Storyline” on-line learning development tool.
Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts including but not limited to proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing all units of measure.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to compute ratio, rates, percentages and able to draw and interpret graphs and tabular data sets.
Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Must successfully complete the Light Rail operations training program and Light Rail Operator recertification annually. Possession of a valid driver’s license and any other certificates, licenses and registrations as required by law to perform the specified functions. Must be in the process of obtaining FTA TSI TSSP certification in Rail. Must be certified in CPR/AED.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • The employee must be able to distinguish between visual colors.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.AHJV reserves the right to revise this job description from time to time.NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.It is the policy of ACI/Herzog Joint Venture to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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