Asst Superintendent Mechanical Operations- 90000757 - Chicago

at  Amtrak

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or in a related field required or the equivalent combination of education and training and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of railway and rail transit rolling stock to include extensive servicing, repair, and maintenance program experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to safety program methodology and its application.
• Some experience in project and inventory management; technical supervision; planning, organizing, and scheduling for procedural and operational methods.
• Some experience in budget and financial control; contract management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 or more years of experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international railway engineering regulatory requirements.
• Some process management experience
• Solid leadership and decision-making skills.
• Solid organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for change designed to address chronic issues and concerns.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The target salary is $130,000, Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, 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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:163072
Posting Location(s):Illinois
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite
Job Family/Function:Mechanical
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Assistant Mechanical Superintendent has responsibility and oversight for the activities associated with car shops, locomotive shops, repair-in-place tracks and Service & Inspection terminals for operating divisions as directed by the Mechanical Superintendant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates inspection and mechanical service activities with internal constituencies such as Transportation Operations and Rolling Stock Engineering and local commuter, regional, and state organizations as appropriate.
• Directs the strict implementation of maintenance alerts, FRA and FDA regulatory requirements, supplier maintenance instructions and SMPs
• Implements inspection and servicing process improvements as appropriate to support geographically and temporarily extended areas.
• Implements inspection and mechanical service-related safety plans and programs
• Assists and participates with cross-functional teams, including process focus teams, to ensure proper management and control of inspection and mechanical service project schedules, financials, and resources.
• Assists and participates in the implementation of goals and objectives required to safely and efficiently complete inspection and mechanical service programs and projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitors the status of materials procurement and ensures proper materials installation.
• Monitors productivity to ensure efficient resource utilization and makes adjustments and procedural changes as required.