Technical Writer

7 days ago

Yonkers, United States Lighthouse Professional Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group of companies, has been providing contract and direct hire talent to client companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations for over 50 years. Our offices are in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and we work with clients across the country. Our management and recruiting teams are led by experienced industry professionals. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people.We are currently seeking a Lead Technical Trainer/Writer in Yonkers, NY.RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Drafts training materials based on vendor data, draft manuals and on-car observation
  • Verifies that all applicable FRA requirements are fulfilled, including those under 49CFR 238.109.
  • Proofreads and edits vendor documents to ensure Training Materials are complete and up to date.
  • When multiple Instructors are used in each course, the Lead Instructor will clearly delineate the specific area(s) of responsibility for each person.
  • The Lead Technical Trainer will be responsible for all logistical requirements, including the necessity to have support personnel in place at a given time, with all required tools and consumables.
  • Ensures vendors and subcontractors maintain quality requirements by closely observing vendor classroom activities.
  • Delivers training classes including familiarization, FRA requirements, subsystem integration and interface.
  • Provides consistent point-of-contact between vendors and the Authority.
  • Writes letters to KHI, vendors and Authorities as directed.
  • Coordinates Training classes at Authority sites.
  • Verify proper documentation and equipment are available at the site.
  • Contact Engineering Department technical personnel to answer questions.
  • Updates and ensures all contract Training Deliverables are turned over to the authority at the required time.
  • Assists in designing the course curricula and working schedules for new contracts.
  • Presents written evaluations and instructor effectiveness after each course.
  • Assist Manager of Training and Manuals and Assistant Manager of Training with staff development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BA or BS degree required.
  • Formal technical training (i.e. Military Electronic Courses) a plus.
  • Minimum, five (5) years’ experience conducting technical training.
  • Prior rail car experience strongly preferred.
  • Flexible approach to problem solving in the field.
  • Able to travel a minimum of 20%.
  • Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Adobe FrameMaker and/or Vector graphics (CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD) experience a plus.
DETAILS:Duration: DirectLocation: Yonkers, NYSalary: $85k-110k

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