Rail Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & On-Time

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 188,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Amtrak seeks a senior operations leader to oversee the safety and efficiency of railway services, guiding a team to ensure trains, stations, and facilities operate smoothly. You will drive performance through staffing, equipment, and process improvements, while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with extensive railway operations experience, including safety leadership and cost-aware resource management, with relocation offered and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 13 years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure safe, punctual, and efficient train services, collaborating with teams for resource optimization and service enhancement.
• Uphold safety standards through implementation of regulations, conducting audits to mitigate risks.
• Monitor KPIs for on-time performance, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction, driving continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, equipment, and infrastructure for optimal resource utilization while controlling costs.
• Develop emergency response plans, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure regulatory compliance to maintain operational integrity and Amtrak's operating license.

Skills

Railway ops

Leadership

Safety culture

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Amtrak seeks a senior operations leader to oversee the safety and efficiency of railway services, guiding a team to ensure trains, stations, and facilities operate smoothly. You will drive performance through staffing, equipment, and process improvements, while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with extensive railway operations experience, including safety leadership and cost-aware resource management, with relocation offered and up to 25% travel.