Rail Operations Leader: GCOR & Safety Compliance

Rocky Mountaineer; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Rail passes

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Armstrong Collective seeks a Manager, Operating Practices to lead Canyon Spirit’s RTR rail service operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Rail Operations, you will serve as the subject matter expert in GCOR, FRA regulations, and T&E qualification, translating strategy into safe, compliant field actions.

You will coach Dual Certified Locomotive Engineers and Conductors, drive continuous improvement, oversee host railroad and regulatory requirements, and collaborate across departments to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Qualified Locomotive Engineer with DSLE qualification.
• 10+ years railroad operating experience.
• Minimum one year of people leadership experience.
• Experience in operational testing, field observations, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GCOR, FRA regulations, and host railroad requirements with consistent interpretation.
• Maintain certification, testing, and regulatory program oversight including FRA Parts 217-242.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement improvements to procedures and training.
• Identify risks and compliance gaps; develop practical safety and performance solutions.
• Support FRA inspections and maintain accurate regulatory records.

Skills

Team leadership

GCOR knowledge

Rail operations

FRA regulations

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in Transportation, Operations Management, Safety, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Armstrong Collective seeks a Manager, Operating Practices to lead Canyon Spirit’s RTR rail service operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Rail Operations, you will serve as the subject matter expert in GCOR, FRA regulations, and T&E qualification, translating strategy into safe, compliant field actions.

You will coach Dual Certified Locomotive Engineers and Conductors, drive continuous improvement, oversee host railroad and regulatory requirements, and collaborate across departments to