Sr Training Specialist (Conductors/T&E)

Sr Training Specialist (Conductors/T&E) Rail Operations Job Description: Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023, & 2024 Move forward with us At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and weu2019re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible. Summary : Reporting directly to the Principal Instructor- designs, develops and serves as Instructor in specialized technical training programs for Conductors, consistent with appropriate instructional system design methodology resulting in the successful promotion of Trainees. Roles and Responsibilities: + Present and deliver technical skills/mentoring training programs for Conductors. + Identify and analyze training needs related to specific knowledge and/or skills deficiencies for a given population, determining and developing the level of performance required to ensure Trainee success. + Partner with new Instructors and serve as mentor to deliver training classes, including scheduling, session preparation, and communication to all stakeholders. + Collaborates with the RTDu2019s Instructional Design & Development Team (IDD) to analyze, continuously update, and improve training syllabi and materials to advance strategic learning priorities. + Evaluate Conductor training programs and analyze performance data to determine the level of performance improvement needed/required by Trainees to achieve successful results. Includes providing additional training/tutoring as needed. + Evaluate and review training programs developed by equipment manufacturers and other outside training consultants to develop new and/or improve existing course materials. + Partner with CFR-243 Compliance Specialist to maintain compliance with FRA requirements. + Maintain detailed records of classes conducted, coordinating curriculum updates and changes. + Design and develop and/or evaluate, technical skill training programs in partnership with department stakeholders. + Performs other duties as assigned/directed. Education, Experience, and Qualifications: Minimum: + Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration,Vocational Education, or related area from a U.S. Department of Education accredited college or university. + Plus five (5) years of experience in rail training, rail management, technical program facilitation, or direct experience (certified conductor) - respective to job offering. + One year of directly related experience can be substituted for a maximum of one year of education required. Preferred: + Experience in the design, development, presentation, and evaluation of technical skills and/or management development training programs desired. This position supervises: + Special Duty (as needed) Knowledge and Skills: Essential: + Proven ability to effectively supervise, coach, motivate, and mentor students. + Display teamwork, adept communication abilities, and the capacity to forge successful business alliances with diverse stakeholders. + Ability to demonstrate subject matter expertise in technical knowledge required based on the assignment. + Strong presentation, written, and verbal skills are required. + Skill/ability to instruct in a classroom, field, and remote (distance learning) environment. + Established proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. + Exhibits punctuality and exceptional organization skills to ensure efficiency and reliability in all tasks. Preferred: + Ability to consistently recognize opportunities for improvement and development, ability to execute on new ideas to improve training programs desired. + Experience using Smart Board technology, Cornerstone, or other Learning Management Systems (LMS). Certificates, Licenses, Registrations + Appropriate certification, (e.g. NORAC, Conductors Certification), required based on assignment. Working Environment + In person/Office/Remote/Field Physical Demands + Ability to work on a computer in both remote and office environment. + Ability to stand during in-person training sessions as needed to evaluate Trainees. + Ability to climb onto all types of equipment to evaluate trainees during fieldwork exercises. + Ability to walk track distance (approx. 1 mile) as needed during field training with Trainees. Other Conditions + Flexibility to work as needed including evenings and weekends. At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package : + Comprehensive Family Health Insurance u2013 Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision + Flexible Spending Account + Life Insurance + Paid Leave + Tuition Assistance + Commuter benefits + 401(a), 401(b), 401(k)Retirement Plans u2013 up to 9% employer contribution At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team. ufeffLearn more about NJ TRANSIT Sign up to receive an invitation to our next live information session at

Created: 2026-03-02