Rail Ops & Safety Leader (Asst. GM)

Herzog; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Culture of safety

Job summary

Herzog is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee Caltrain’s Operations & Maintenance functions in San Jose, CA. The role requires compliance with FRA/OSHA regulations, managing a large, unionized workforce, and coordinating training, budgeting, and safety programs.

The candidate should have extensive passenger rail management experience, a strong safety record, and the ability to lead across multiple departments in a demanding, 24x7 environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; may be substituted with 10 years passenger rail experience.
• Minimum 15 years of management experience in passenger rail operations under FRA.
• Experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements and work rules.
• Experience with electrified rail operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the operation and maintenance of Caltrain service property and equipment 24x7.
• Represent the General Manager when required.
• Develop and oversee training and qualification programs.
• Schedule and direct a unionized workforce and administrative team.
• Ensure compliance with FRA, CPUC, OSHA and other regulations.
• Oversee O&M contract requirements and regulatory testing programs.
• Drive safety, security, operations, and maintenance performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Union workforce

Bargaining agreements

Rail operations

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business/engineering/related)

Job description

Herzog is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee Caltrain’s Operations & Maintenance functions in San Jose, CA. The role requires compliance with FRA/OSHA regulations, managing a large, unionized workforce, and coordinating training, budgeting, and safety programs.

The candidate should have extensive passenger rail management experience, a strong safety record, and the ability to lead across multiple departments in a demanding, 24x7 environment.