Technical Trainer – Safety

Cando Rail & Terminals

Technical Trainer of Safety responsible for instructor-led training of railway employees in North America. Delivering training on safety practices, operational best practices, and compliance with regulations.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver instructor-led virtual and in-person training sessions covering operating rules, safe work procedures, and operational best practices.
Teach and support company-specific operating rules, including rules influenced by Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and industrial rulebooks aligned with the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR).
Provide instruction on rail-specific operating practices including train and yard movements, switching, radio communication, signal awareness, track authority, protection of employees and equipment, and job briefing expectations.
Evaluate employee proficiency and support qualification, re-qualification, and corrective training as required.
Support qualification programs for safety-related railway employees by documenting training completion, evaluating rule knowledge, and identifying employees requiring refresher or corrective instruction.
Develop, update, and maintain clear and accurate training materials, assessments, and supporting documents for virtual and in-person delivery.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, rulebook changes, and industry best practices.
Monitor regulatory and industry expectations related to railway employee training, qualification, operating rules compliance, and safety-critical performance.
Create, revise, and maintain company operating rulebooks, including developing new rules and updating existing procedures as needed.
Support the continued development and improvement of on-the-job training programs and related learning materials.
Support continuous improvement of training programs, documentation, and instructional materials.
Ensure consistency between instructor-led content, e-learning content, and mentorship material.
Collaborate with operations leaders to identify training needs, address knowledge gaps, and provide rule-related guidance.
Partner with field operations, supervisors, and subject matter experts to ensure training reflects current terminal, yard, industrial switching, and mainline operating environments.
Perform operational support tasks between training sessions, including rulebook updates, procedure improvements, eLearning development, and documentation work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of railway operations experience in the United States and/or Canada
Minimum three (3) years of experience delivering training, rules instruction, or employee skill assessment
Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) for Canada or General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) for the United States knowledge/experience required
Valid driver’s license
Able to travel, including internationally
Ability to obtain and maintain a safety-critical medical as per company and regulatory standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work Life Balance
Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
Award Winning Safety Culture
Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Health & Dental Benefits including voluntary options

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Hard Skills & Tools

railway operationstraining deliveryrules instructionemployee skill assessmenteLearning developmentdocumentationoperating rules compliancesafety-critical performanceoperational best practicestraining material development

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationevaluationcontinuous improvementmentorshiporganizational skillsknowledge gap identificationsupportive instructionadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

valid driver’s licensesafety-critical medical certification