Foreman Ii - Washington, United States - Amtrak

Amtrak

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Your success is a train ride away
As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States.

The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak.

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Responsible for planning, leading, and directing employees in safe performance of their jobs in connection with cleaning, servicing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining of rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak guidelines and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises facility/yard operations or main facility operations related to assigned equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs and coordinates the movement, inspection, testing, servicing and repair of cars and locomotives in order to maximize equipment availability and reliability
Oversees inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak guidelines and standards
Maintains all required qualifications and certifications to perform inspections and supervise work in accordance with state and federal requirements
Supervises maintenance of rolling stock equipment in accordance with all Amtrak and regulatory requirements
Plans, organizes, and maintains production schedules as applicable while operating within budget
Reviews work orders for assigned equipment, including planned corrective and preventive maintenance, and plans/assigns work
Ensures all inspection and work order results are properly recorded in WMS with attention to conditions found, performance measurements taken/recorded, symptoms noted, and inspections completed and/or deferred
Communicates and coordinates daily activities, mechanical issues, safety issues, material issues, etc. with appropriate departments and mechanical management
Provides constructive feedback and counsels and motivates employees relative to work performance; provides technical guidance and assistance to employees as needed
Conducts safety meetings and implements inspection and mechanical service related safety plans and programs
Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED
Some supervisory experience in an operating environment preferred
Demonstrated experience working on machinery in an industrial, marine, railroad, or plant environment
Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical systems
Demonstrated experience working with a computerized asset management and/or work management system
Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment preferred
Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certifications applicable to assigned job
Leadership, decision making, and team building skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Organizational and problem solving skills
Some college or technical school and/or journeyman qualification preferred
Ability to read and interpret schematics and mechanical drawings preferred
Understanding and working knowledge of equipment/system specifications and power tool operations
Understanding and working knowledge of various mechanical craft duties
Knowledge of accepted railroad quality standards preferred
Demonstrated computer skills
Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment, and the measurements necessary to meet established standards
Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent written and oral communication

You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job.

We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation.

Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes p