Specialist, Electric Vehicle Maintenance Training

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Specialist, Maintenance Training (Battery Electric Maintenance) position reports directly to the Manager, Maintenance Training. This position will be a champion for all electric vehicle (EV) maintenance training on new and emerging Zero Emission technologies in transit operations. This position is responsible for developing materials for technical training programs to support zero emission fleet electrification training. Provide advanced EV and high voltage diagnostics and engineering training. This position will also advise planning and operations on the optimum use of EV vehicles including using data to determine best practices for energy/fuel management. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. 

• Develop and deliver training programs to transit authorities on electric bus operation and maintenance.
• Coordinate the EV and High voltage (HV) portions of the CapMetro Maintenance Contract Monitoring Plan.
• Coordinate and/or perform EV technical studies and tests relative to corrective maintenance, vehicle inspection, preventive maintenance, and safety problems.
• Assist as team technical advisor on advanced technologies and training. Coordinate directly with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engineering and production staff as needed to ensure safe, efficient and appropriate maintenance procedures are in place and available to assist with troubleshooting and diagnosis as needed. 
• Coordinate with OEM suppliers and manufacturers to, monitor and support recalls and other maintenance related campaigns, including fleet defects, safety defects, chronic safety, operations, and related issues, including thermal and safety related issues. 
• Develop curriculum, including training modules and train operators and maintenance personnel on the safe and efficient operation of electric buses, including high voltage safety and maintenance procedures for the CapMetro Training Academy. Provide hands-on training to operators and maintenance personnel in the use of electric bus systems and components including hands on or remote VR training, vehicle charger and infrastructure maintenance training as well as vehicle and charger/fueling operations monitoring software and engineering software training.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in electric bus technology and incorporate this knowledge into training materials.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and adjust curriculum as needed.
• Ensure that all training materials and equipment are up to date, organized, and in compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with trainees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Advise on emerging EV technologies and technologies of choice.
• Support team with hands on advanced technologies troubleshooting and diagnostics. 
• Develop training and vehicle performance measures 
• Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action, and reporting safety and security concerns.
• Support autonomous vehicles, special projects and emerging technologies research. 
• Performs other duties as required.
   

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Planning, or related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Five (5) years of progressive responsible experience with a public transit agency, specifically within vehicle maintenance and three (3) years of supervisory/lead experience in a transit maintenance shop.
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license for the past three years-Class B/CDL preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Class B/CDL with P endorsement within 90 days of employment.