Overview:
The Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC) at MxV Rail is seeking a dynamic and motivated Instructor to serve as a subject matter expert for hazardous materials emergency response training, including rail, highway, intermodal, and flammable liquids transportation. The ideal candidate will assist in the analysis and decision-making processes for developing and delivering training courses. Our new team member can coordinate and deliver all SERTC curriculum while ensuring a positive student experience. This position reports to the SERTC Lead Instructor.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide classroom instruction, supervise field exercises, and support SERTC training programs in Pueblo and at remote locations.
- Use approved curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, scenarios, and instructor guides consistently while adapting facilitation to learner needs and course objectives.
- Provide subject matter expertise and practical feedback to support course analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, revision, and recertification.
- Contribute positively to accomplishing the training team's overall objectives. Function as a team member.
- Document student, instructor, and stakeholder feedback and recommend improvements to curriculum, instructional aids, training props, assessments, and the student experience.
- Develop relationships with students, agencies, industry partners, and current and prospective clients; communicate SERTC capabilities and identify opportunities for contract-course deliveries, repeat business, and referrals.
- Support client outreach, course scoping, proposals, delivery preparation, and follow-up in coordination with SERTC leadership.
- Provide logistical support for training activities by setting up and taking down training aids.
- Promote safety and professional philosophy when working with internal and external customers and other employees.
- Provide the SERTC leadership team with recommendations on training equipment, inventory, maintenance, and staffing needs.
- Participate in professional focus groups, boards, and advisory committees as assigned.
- Collaborate with MxV Rail’s Operations team to support safety initiatives and ensure safe classroom instruction and field exercises.
- Create and maintain positive working relationships and support the implementation of company initiatives aimed at developing an engaged and productive workforce.
- Ability to remain committed to compliance with all internal policies and legal regulations in every area of the organization's daily activity, including fostering the development of short- and long-term plans, policies, and guidelines.
- Aptitude for forging and maintaining positive relationships and trust with key stakeholders, partners, and external authorities.
- Ensure that all duties and responsibilities are performed safely.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Open to learning and living the MxV Rail values of Momentum, Insight, Teamwork, Rigor, and Purpose.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of working knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response, specifically in rail, highway, intermodal transportation, and flammable liquids.
- Current Hazardous Materials Technician certification; Firefighter I or NFPA 1081 equivalent; Fire Instructor I; and flammable-liquid firefighting experience.
- Ability to provide engaging classroom instruction and supervise realistic field exercises while maintaining a safe, professional, and positive student experience.
- Ability to use approved course materials, communicate technical information clearly, and contribute subject matter expertise to curriculum improvement.
- Ability to communicate SERTC expertise to current and prospective clients, identify potential training needs, and support contract-course business development.
- Ability to function effectively under pressure, work independently toward company goals, and contribute to a collaborative, accountable, inclusive, and high-performing team.
- Demonstrable computer skills using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel; current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Instructors not proficient with all SERTC training props and aids will complete cross-training to acquire required proficiencies.
- MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten years of working experience and knowledge in the field of HazMat emergency response, specifically in rail, highway, and intermodal transportation.
- Tank Car Specialist, Highway Emergency Response, Intermodal Specialist, Fire Fighter II, and FEMA NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700 credentials.
Working Environment and Level of Physical Activity:
The conditions herein represent those an employee must meet to perform this job's essential
successful functions. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential job functions.
- Environment: Office and field environments. Must be able to walk in an industrial and/or railroad environment, including uneven surfaces such as ballast.
- Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
- Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.Travel: Travel is required for remote deliveries, industry events, client outreach, and stakeholder meetings.
Schedule and Work Location:
- The work location is Pueblo, Colorado.
- In-person 40-hour work week at our Operations and Training Center.
- The ideal candidate will be located in or within 60 miles of Pueblo, Colorado.
Benefits Overview:
- Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
- Railroad Retirement
- 401(k) Program with Company Match
- AAR Pension Plan
- Life Insurance (life, accident, or disability insurance)
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- Incentive Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
Salary Range: $74,033 - $85,000 DOQ
