Safety Conductor Trainer / Auditor 2

Torc Robotics • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family , we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight. Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer. Meet the Team: When you join the Fleet Training & Compliance team you will be part of an elite group of individuals with former commercial vehicle experience, corporate training skills, safety operational experience, and regulatory compliance knowledge. Fleet Training provides program management for Fleet Operations IFTD (In-Vehicle Fallback Test Driver) and SC Certified Personnel programs, as well as fleet-specific training for direct and contract fleet employees. Our motto is "Fundamentum Disciplina Esta"(Training is the foundation); ensuring that the crews have the knowledge to safety operate the autonomous vehicles in their testing efforts. The Fleet Compliance Team’s primary function is to support Torc’s safety program through ongoing management of Federal and State regulations as they pertain to commercial motor carriers. We also serve as subject matter experts for all DOT/CSA related issues and questions. Our motto is “WE A.R.E.” (Audit Ready Everyday). What you'll do : Work closely with site operations management and safety conductor program management to effectively implement a world class training safety program. Assist with safety conductor monitoring & auditing including the use of real-time remote monitoring and in-person evaluation of safety conductor behaviors and practices. Support safety culture in fulfilling policy & process development, implementation, auditing, and training. Serve as a conduit for safety concerns, fulfill company safety goals and objectives, and deliver reporting on progress and opportunities. Contributes to workplace safety and follows OSHA and other state, local, or industry specific regulations. Support implementation, maintenance, and delivery of comprehensive safety conductor training, including integration with testing training programs, orientations, skill training, incident response, and emergency preparedness training. Provide feedback to the operations manager, safety conductor program manager and safety teams to improve programs. Support annual reviews of training programs and related content to ensure programs are current. Partner with Fleet Operations management and safety teams to ensure Torc vehicles are operated safely and in conformance to established processes and policies. Collaborate with Technology, Product and PMO stakeholders regarding SC Certified tool requirements. E.g. Mission Management and Hub Ops App. Under the direction of Safety Conductor Program Manager, disseminate and monitor Company safety goals and/or benchmarks to employees and subcontractors to ensure continuous learning and improvement in safety performance. Review accident/incident summaries to incorporate into communications and training to maximize the effectiveness of the safety conductor program. Ensure training, communications, policies, and procedures are received and documented demonstrating timely communications. Conduct periodic evaluations and annual requalification's for Safety Conductor certified individuals. Maintain currency records to understand eligibility of crew and scheduling of requalification's. Provide individual coaching as needed to Safety Conductors based on feedback from Safety, Fleet Operations and personal observations. Use Smith System principles in training modules for Safety Conductors. Become qualified as a safety conductor, if not already certified. Serve as a fully qualified safety conductor for Fleet Operation program vehicles conducting release software testing activities for 1-to-2 shifts each week. Use this in-cab experience to influence future training modules, modify existing training, and/or develop individual coaching. Provide feedback to system engineering on vehicle dynamics and performance. Execute federal and program process requirements. Assist in closed course Torc Program Initiatives serving as qualified safety conductor. Create analytical reports of safety, performance, and training data. Participate in seminars, continuing education, etc., to update knowledge within professional scope. Stay abreast of industry trends and regulations, maintain qualifications as appropriate, and seek continuous avenues for growth and improvement. Participate in annual Train-the-Trainer requalification with Safety Conductor Program Manager to maintain Trainer eligibility. Maintain Safety Conductor Training records for each qualified SC in a central repository. Maintain training program processes and policies in the Torc document management system

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience providing safety training and initiatives and developing and delivering training programs.
• Previous experience examining and documenting the work of others.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership to include leading small teams, coaching, conflict resolution and leading initiatives in a high pace environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government Health & Safety regulations (OSHA, ANSI, DOT, FMCSA, NHTSA, etc.).
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with the ability to identify and act upon safety improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency with computer software and hardware including Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Highly motivated, energetic, self-directed individual with good analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause and risk analysis methodologies.
• Must be able to multitask multiple technologies, including communications devices and vehicle status systems.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to new and changing policies, practices, and environments.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to work collaboratively and influence those with limited safety and health experience.
• Understanding of Safety & Health principles and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to a varied audience.
• Ability to make presentations and communicate with small and large groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to build trust and strong working relationships, effectively create and proofread documents and reports, and communicate to a diverse workforce.
• Keen attention to detail to identify problems and processes that do not comply with protocol.
• Critical/logical thinking to identify problems and provide solutions to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality
• Strong business insight and judgment, team orientation and collaborative style
• Strong time management and organizational skills to plan, develop, coordinate resources, prioritize effectively, and maintain competing demands simultaneously with frequent interruptions and in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to ethically handle sensitive and confidential information with impartiality and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• DOT regulations experience working with commercial trucking is a plus.
• Knowledge of transportation, logistics, Class 8 trucking, and/or autonomous vehicles desired.
• Proficiency with Linux system and command line interface preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour certification
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• Defensive driving certification

Responsibilities

• Work closely with site operations management and safety conductor program management to effectively implement a world class training safety program.
• Assist with safety conductor monitoring & auditing including the use of real-time remote monitoring and in-person evaluation of safety conductor behaviors and practices.
• Support safety culture in fulfilling policy & process development, implementation, auditing, and training.
• Serve as a conduit for safety concerns, fulfill company safety goals and objectives, and deliver reporting on progress and opportunities.
• Contributes to workplace safety and follows OSHA and other state, local, or industry specific regulations.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and delivery of comprehensive safety conductor training, including integration with testing training programs, orientations, skill training, incident response, and emergency preparedness training.
• Provide feedback to the operations manager, safety conductor program manager and safety teams to improve programs.
• Support annual reviews of training programs and related content to ensure programs are current.
• Partner with Fleet Operations management and safety teams to ensure Torc vehicles are operated safely and in conformance to established processes and policies.
• Collaborate with Technology, Product and PMO stakeholders regarding SC Certified tool requirements. E.g. Mission Management and Hub Ops App.
• Under the direction of Safety Conductor Program Manager, disseminate and monitor Company safety goals and/or benchmarks to employees and subcontractors to ensure continuous learning and improvement in safety performance.
• Review accident/incident summaries to incorporate into communications and training to maximize the effectiveness of the safety conductor program.
• Ensure training, communications, policies, and procedures are received and documented demonstrating timely communications.
• Conduct periodic evaluations and annual requalification's for Safety Conductor certified individuals.
• Maintain currency records to understand eligibility of crew and scheduling of requalification's.
• Provide individual coaching as needed to Safety Conductors based on feedback from Safety, Fleet Operations and personal observations.
• Use Smith System principles in training modules for Safety Conductors.
• Become qualified as a safety conductor, if not already certified.
• Serve as a fully qualified safety conductor for Fleet Operation program vehicles conducting release software testing activities for 1-to-2 shifts each week. Use this in-cab experience to influence future training modules, modify existing training, and/or develop individual coaching.
• Provide feedback to system engineering on vehicle dynamics and performance.
• Execute federal and program process requirements.
• Assist in closed course Torc Program Initiatives serving as qualified safety conductor.
• Create analytical reports of safety, performance, and training data.
• Participate in seminars, continuing education, etc., to update knowledge within professional scope.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulations, maintain qualifications as appropriate, and seek continuous avenues for growth and improvement.
• Participate in annual Train-the-Trainer requalification with Safety Conductor Program Manager to maintain Trainer eligibility.
• Maintain Safety Conductor Training records for each qualified SC in a central repository.
• Maintain training program processes and policies in the Torc document management system

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed