Training Specialist - Transportation - McDonough Apply now » **Date:** Feb 4, 2025 **Location:** McDonough, GA, US, 30253-7520 **Company:** Norfolk Southern Corp. Requisition 38255: B3 Training Specialist - Transportation - McDonough _A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you._ **Primary Purpose:** A Training Specialist Transportation focuses on delivering technical training material to transportation related crafts. Strong communication skills, written and verbal, are fundamental to achieving success in the position. A thorough understand of operating rules, policies, procedures, and learning principles is essential. **Principle Duties:** + Deliver technical training through classroom facilitation, hands-on demonstrations, and simulations + Provide coaching and feedback to employees and trainees to empower them to reach their full potential + Evaluate trainees’ skills and performance + Review and evaluate current training materials/practices + Measure the effectiveness of training programs + Collaborate across the Human Resources department + Perform all course administrative functions **Education:** Preferred Level – Bachelor’s Degree **Required:** Conductor Certification and minimum 1 year experience **Preferred:** Locomotive Engineer Certification; RCO **Skills and Abilities:** + Strong communication + Adaptable in a rapidly change environment + Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word + Proficient planning and time management + Ability to convey complex information simply and concisely **Career Path:** + Future Job: Training Officer **Work Conditions:** + Environment: Office/Outdoors + Shift Work: Yes + On-Call: No + Weekend Work: No + Travel Required: 0-3 Days **Company Overview** Norfolk Southern Corporation(NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500route milesin 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.