Technical Training Officer, Engineering, Welding

Disability Solutions - Homewood, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Homewood, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

The Technical Training Officer, Engineering, Welding is responsible for training Engineering employees in various welding programs, including basic and advanced track welding, thermite welding, and structural welding. This role involves mentoring, coaching, and qualifying employees on welding techniques while maintaining facility equipment and training records. The position emphasizes safety and operational excellence within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the creation and update of training materials
• Provide training to employees through classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and training exercises
• Maintain an understanding of practical applications related to frog and switch track welding, rail grinding, thermite welding, and structural welding
• Understand and apply the United States Rail Operating Rules (USROR) and On Track Safety (OTS)
• Foster a culture of safety leadership to ensure the safety of all employees and operations
• Evaluate trainees' ability to demonstrate task proficiency
• Administer and grade exams
• Complete performance and qualifying documents and ensure all training events are gathered in the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Assess functionality of tools and equipment for hands-on training components prior to training
• Repair malfunctioning tools and equipment
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the welding lab
• Collaborate with Managers and Senior Managers to resolve and identify functional training needs
• Develop training delivery plan and establish training delivery schedule

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of engineering track construction and maintenance experience with a strong track welding background
• Experience as a Welder
• Experience as a Track Supervisor or Rail and Quality Supervisor
• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Qualified as a Track Welder
• Qualified in Track Inspection Guidelines
• Valid Driver's License
• Any additional education in Engineering or related fields such as Physics or Mathematics

Nice-to-haves

• Any designation related to track welding or inspection guidelines
• Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products (SAP)
• Knowledge of Track Inspection System (TIS)
• Knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS)

Benefits

• Paid training opportunities
• Long-term career development
• Recognition for hard work
• Safety-focused culture