Mgr Field Engineering - 90355525 - Downington

Amtrak; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee railroad production units, including manpower, scheduling, equipment, materials, and safety practices. The role ensures safe, efficient use of resources and 24/7 oversight of operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with operating groups, pre-planning production work, and serving as the onsite representative for outages; collaboration with CNOC/IMCS MOW is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety performance improvements for Production units through effective communication and oversight of safety activities.
• Coordinate all work train, freight and transportation moves supporting Major production work; assist pre-planning phases.
• Serve as onsite representative for daily and weekend outage work; monitor progress and report issues affecting operations.
• Coordinate with Commuter and Freight Railroads long-term Amtrak production schedules.
• Act as Production Point of Contact to CNOC and IMCS MOW Operations Center.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Railroad operations knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Delegation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job 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.

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.

Job Summary

Support all aspects of managing railroad production units including oversight of manpower, scheduling, equipment, material, and supplies that support the operation as well as ensuring safe work practices. Ensure safe and efficient use of resources, coordinate with the company's Operating groups, and provide technical expertise to day-to-day activities as required with 24/7 availability to oversee an around the clock operation.

Essential Functions

• Drive improvement in safety performance of the Production units through effective communication, direct oversight of safety activities, administration of efficiency testing, and coaching of direct and indirect reports, as appropriate.
• Coordinate all work train, freight and transportation moves in support of Major production work and provide operational insight into the pre-planning phases of production work.
• Serve as onsite representative for daily and weekend outage work; monitor progress of outages and promptly report any issues that may affect operations.
• Coordinate with Commuter and Freight Railroads long term Amtrak production schedules.
• Act as Production Point of Contact to CNOC and IMCS MOW Operations Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to interface with all levels of employees and both external and internal customers
• Proficient in MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications
• Knowledge of railroad operations, operating rules, and railroad production work procedures
• Understanding of Federal Railroad Regulations including Roadway Worker Protection and those pertaining to Track Safety Standards
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; skilled in delivering presentations within and outside of the organization
• Effective time management and delegating skills

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

The salary/hourly range is $124,600.00 – $161,352.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn More About Our Benefits Offerings Here.

Requisition ID: 167557

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 50%

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 prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR

• 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C.

• 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.