Asst Division Engineer - 90230335 - Chicago

at Amtrak in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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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.

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Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position has responsibility for all aspects of managing MW Track infrastructure in the Central Division including ensuring safe work practices, overseeing asset inspection and maintenance processes, administrative oversight, leading the non-agreement and agreement workforces, and budgetary management. The Assistant Division Engineer position requires 24/7 availability to oversee an around the clock workforce, lead the restoration of service due to railroad emergencies, and provide technical expertise to day-to-day Operations as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Drive improvement in safety performance of the sub-Division(s) through effective communication, directoversight of safety activities, administration of efficiency testing, and coaching of direct and indirect reports,as appropriate.
Maintain all infrastructure in the sub-Division in a manner that ensures a safe and dependable environmentfor train operations while working within the limitations of the annual operating plan.
Ensures all aspects of the infrastructure meet or exceed current Amtrak standards and comply with allrelevant regulatory requirements and standards.
Assist Division leadership in the development of a Capital Program that targets investment in criticalpriorities and drives improvement in the safety and reliability of the sub-division infrastructure.
Plan and monitor daily/weekly work plans to ensure proper prioritization, efficient utilization of limitedresources (including track usage, force account, equipment, etc.), and effective execution of the work
Oversee all administrative activities of the sub-Division including, but not limited to, accident/incidentinvestigation, payroll and time-entry management, workforce scheduling, operating and capital budgeting,safety management, inspection scheduling and compliance, etc.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be able to interface with all levels of employees and both external and internal customers.
Must be skilled and experienced with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, andutilizing other applications to perform job functions.
Expert level knowledge and experience in all facets of track inspection, maintenance, and constructionincluding but not limited to FRA safety standards, principles of track construction and maintenance, workplanning and scheduling, etc.as well as working knowledge of other crafts involved.
Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisionaloperating processes and procedures
Possess knowledge of and ability to apply Federal Railroad Regulations including Roadway WorkerProtection and those pertaining to Track Safety Standards. * Demonstrated effective communication skillsboth written and verbal; skilled in delivering presentations within and outside of the organization.
Demonstrated skill and ability utilizing effective time management and delegating work to others.
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply collective bargaining agreements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience and training inposition of similar capacity with a minimum of 7 years' experience.
In lieu of education, a minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination ofeducation, training, and work experience.
Must be qualified on FRA Regulations such as MW1000, NORAC, RWP, and AMT II.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in right of way inspection, maintenance, and construction.
Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to acquire.
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Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.