Mechanical Foreman I - NT Diesel - Minneapolis, MN

BNSF Railway•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The BNSF Railway Mechanical Department maintains and improves the performance of its fleet of locomotives and railcars. The Mechanical Foreman I uses technical expertise to support equipment reliability and safety through inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance. This role supervises shop craft employees and coordinates labor, equipment, and repair activities to meet daily operating plans. Training is provided on the job. The position is full-time, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and may require travel. Shift, weekend, and holiday work is required.

Requirements

Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
Be proficient in coordinating information from several sources to move cars and locomotives.
Be able to supervise and motivate scheduled union-represented employees.
Demonstrate initiative and decisiveness and be able to inspire others to excel.
Have basic accounting and computer skills and technical ability to analyze computer-generated reports.
Work well under pressure and tight deadlines and handle conflict resolution.
Be capable of working in a shop or field environment, climbing ladders, and safely walking on uneven surfaces.
Hold First Line Supervisor (FLS) certification.
Be able to visually distinguish red, blue, green, and yellow.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of locomotive and/or freight car maintenance practices, including AAR and FRA equipment repair regulations and BNSF policies and procedures.
Bachelor's degree.
Previous Mechanical Department or equivalent industry experience.
Basic knowledge of railroad craft union agreements.
Basic skills using Microsoft desktop applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Basic knowledge of company operations relative to the Mechanical Department.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise shop craft employees to safely execute the terminal or shop operating plan.
Ensure labor and equipment are positioned to inspect, test, and repair equipment according to the daily plan.
Prepare and conduct job safety briefings with all employees.
Provide periodic updates to the General Foreman to ensure daily plan requirements are met.
Schedule repairs away from the terminal to ensure equipment is returned to service quickly.
Provide technical support to apprentice employees.
Provide information to assess equipment damage and derailment recovery processes.
Ensure compliance with BNSF employment policies, safety rules, scheduled agreements, and AAR/FRA regulations.
Conduct operational testing to support safety action plans.

Benefits

Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
Health care options for employees and dependents, including domestic partners, with medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and care network options.
Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
Life and disability insurance provided at no cost.
Parental, pediatric, and family-building support.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Dependent care spending account with employer match.
Discounts on travel and gym memberships.
Counseling services and wellness support.
Annual bonus through the Incentive Compensation Program.
Generous leave and time-off policies.
Relocation assistance.