Rail Engineering & Safety Director — Capital Projects Lead

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) 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.