Director Engineering

Genesee-; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI) in Palmer, MA seeks a Field Operations Manager to oversee maintenance and construction on Genesee & Wyoming fixed properties, enforce safety and engineering policies, and coordinate resources for capital projects.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, fifteen years of railroad engineering experience, willingness to travel up to 50 percent, and a valid driver’s license; travel and leadership duties as described.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of railroad engineering experience (combined field and management positions).
• Willingness to travel up to 50 percent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for safety performance of Genesee & Wyoming engineering forces
• Enforce Genesee & Wyoming’s safety and engineering policies
• Oversee maintenance and construction on assigned Genesee & Wyoming fixed properties, including right of way, track, structures, buildings, and signal and communication systems
• Provide support for roadmasters of individual properties
• Provide assistance with maintenance planning and the development of annual capital plans
• Request material orders and contract agreements to ensure maintenance projects are completed
• Take emergency calls and oversee repair of damaged facilities
• Review daily reports and material usage
• Perform all engineering office duties
• Provide support with expertise in FRA track standards and AREMA standard specifications
• Provide support with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Provide support with FRA roadway-worker requirements and track-worker safety
• Oversee inspection and reports
• Assist with planning and presenting training classes for engineering forces
• Interact with federal, state, and local agencies
• Travel as needed to support each individual property
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

15+ years railroad engineering

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI)
Palmer, MA 01069, USA

• Field Operations Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DIREC009166

Description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position oversees maintenance and construction on assigned Genesee & Wyoming fixed properties. This person is responsible for the training of and enforcement of policies governing engineering and safety. A detailed knowledge of engineering policies is required and necessary to develop actions plans and coordinate company resources to assist in the completion of capital projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for safety performance of Genesee & Wyoming engineering forces

Enforce Genesee & Wyoming’s safety and engineering policies

Oversee maintenance and construction on assigned Genesee & Wyoming fixed properties, including right of way, track, structures, buildings, and signal and communication systems

Provide support for roadmasters of individual properties

Provide assistance with maintenance planning and the development of annual capital plans

Request material orders and contract agreements to ensure maintenance projects are completed

Take emergency calls and oversee repair of damaged facilities

Review daily reports and material usage

Perform all engineering office duties

Provide support with expertise in FRA track standards and AREMA standard specifications

Provide support with applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Provide support with FRA roadway-worker requirements and track-worker safety

Oversee inspection and reports

Assist with planning and presenting training classes for engineering forces

Interact with federal, state, and local agencies

Travel as needed to support each individual property

• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Fifteen years of railroad engineering experience (combined field and management positions)

• Willingness to travel (up to 50 percent)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Valid driver’s license

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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