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 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 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.

• Three (3) years of progressive responsible experience within transportation. Electric vehicle maintenance preferred. 

   

• 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.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in operating various types of transit buses, (specifically EV battery electric bus technologies) performing visual and measured inspections on transit buses.

• Experience in written correspondence and communication with bus manufacturers.

• Familiarity with written technical specifications for transit buses.

• Experience in performing project managerial and administrative duties for bus procurements.

• Exemplary safety record and ability to maintain B/CDL license and to operate transit buses in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to develop written technical specifications and drafts for bus procurements and or equipment purchases.

• Ability to learn “Buy America” documentation and Audit processes.

• Ability to read and interpret technical information related to bus operations and maintenance, to troubleshoot and solve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, to write objective reports based on observations and inspections. 

• Knowledge of transit bus technical systems, HV EV systems, and of transit and manufacturing safety rules.

• Must have demonstrable experience and computer skills utilizing MS Office including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook or similar applications.

• Must have demonstrable experience and computer skills with OEM operations, diagnostic and engineering software. 

• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills and ability to give construction feedback to mechanics, service and cleaning employees and to maintain relations with vendors.

   

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

Work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing employees performing work of a complex nature.  

Must have the ability to stand, walk and travel 90% throughout the workday. This position requires the ability to work varying shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, to meet the department needs. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.  This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule.  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described. 

Mobility Status:

As a Circulating position at an assigned gathering space.  This is usually an operations position.  The employee is expected to come in daily for check-in and check-out processes but does not work in an individual workspace.

This role is based in Austin, Texas and requires relocation to the Austin, Texas area prior to start date.