Mechanical Department Shift Supervisor

South Shore Line•Michigan City, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

NICTD, South Shore Line Railroad, intends to hire a Mechanical Department Shift Supervisor. This opportunity allows a highly motivated, safety focused individual to use his or her well-developed skills in teamwork, communication, technical knowledge, and practical thought to meet NICTD’s requirements for safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of its rail fleet.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in supervision, industrial maintenance, or vehicle fleet maintenance. Railroad experience is preferred but supervision of heavy industry or other forms of transportation is acceptable.
Demonstrated record of successful project or shift management (accomplishing goals within time and budget) is essential.
Working knowledge of mechanical, maintenance, and electrical issues that occur within a locomotive fleet, vehicle fleet, or heavy industry.
Demonstrated on-floor interest in troubleshooting and assisting shop personnel with fleet maintenance or manufacturing system issues.
Experience with federal regulations, union agreements, operating rules, policies and other guidance applicable to an equipment maintenance facility.
Able to multi-task among competing short-term priorities while maintaining a pleasant disposition.
Superior communication and listening skills; able to write objective, fact-based memos and reports.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Reliable transportation to and from work locations in all types of weather.
Willing to work indoors and outdoors; occasionally varied shift hours, occasionally varied days off, some holidays if operationally necessary and extended hours based on the needs of the service.
Participates in weekend duty supervisor rotation.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and computer skills is required.
Superior safety, attendance, and work service records.
Able to climb on and under rail cars and locomotives.
Personnel record showing that the person is in good standing as an employee of the South Shore Line (NICTD).

Nice To Haves

Exception: Will accept less supervisory experience if the candidate has an associate or bachelor’s degree with major in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or similar subject matter.
Preference for candidates with experience in the application of fleet management, payroll, timekeeping, benchmarking and productivity measurement/analysis software.

Responsibilities

Provide visible, hands-on safety leadership for the Mechanical Department.
Establish and maintain a culture in which safe work practices, operating discipline, regulatory compliance, accurate reporting, and prompt correction of hazards are expected every day.
Ensure employees comply with NICTD safety rules, GCOR Rules, System Special Instructions, applicable FRA regulations, and other applicable requirements.
Ensure employees have the training, qualifications, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, and supervision necessary to perform work safely.
Review employee injuries, near misses, derailments, rule violations, and significant operating events involving Mechanical; Work with the Director of Mechanical Operations and Chief Mechanical Officer to identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed.
Ensure reported hazards and safety concerns are evaluated promptly, and corrective actions are tracked to completion.
Exercise authority to stop or restrict work, impose appropriate operating restrictions, increase inspection or monitoring, or remove equipment from service when conditions warrant.
Report significant safety, regulatory, infrastructure, and service risks promptly and accurately to executive leadership.
Work closely with NICTD Safety and Mechanical leadership to improve employee safety, infrastructure safety, and railroad operating safety.
Assigns work to craft personnel based on required level of skill. Uses good judgment in prioritizing and rebalancing scheduled and unscheduled work assignments. Rearrange work assignments and employee allocations when necessary to address unexpected service disruptions, emergent weather conditions, or unanticipated urgent repairs.
Manages subordinates’ times on tasks and quality of work performed. Takes corrective action and instructs employees in proper duty performance.
Manages employee attendance and work coverage. Promptly reports no-shows, unexcused absences, tardy arrivals, and unapproved early quits.
Provides on-site managerial responses to situational emergencies and incidents. Coordinates first aid, ensures follow-on care, notifies supervision, and fully investigates personal injury and property damage incidents.
May serves as back-up hearing officer for disciplinary investigations.
May conduct safety meetings and training classes.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with managers and staff in all other departments as well as South Shore Freight, Metra and adjoining railroads.
Leads by example.
Other duties as assigned.