Road Foreman of Engines

Florida East Coast Railway

About The Position

The Road Foreman of Engines is the Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE) as described in Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway’s Locomotive Engineer Certification Program. Ensures compliance with all FEC and Federal Railroad Administration requirements for eligibility, training, testing, certification and monitoring of locomotive engineers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Federal and local regulation knowledge regarding train operations
Must be a certified locomotive engineer with five (5) years of verifiable experience as a locomotive engineer
Must be able to successfully pass test(s) and perform the duties of the Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineer
Two years of supervising, directing, or being a team leader for train operations personnel
Must have thorough working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations Part 240
Must be safety conscious and able to support and contribute to a strong safety process
Must be able to read, interpret, and analyze locomotive event recorder data.
Must have demonstrated experience using Wi-Tronix systems for locomotive data review and analysis.
Must have experience conducting and presiding over formal disciplinary investigations in accordance with company policy, applicable agreements, and regulatory requirements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Must possess leadership skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, customers and vendors
Organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as proven analytical ability
Strong problem solving skills, ability to use good business judgment and attentive decision making
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to interact across different levels of the organization and with external clients
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, financial reports, locomotive downloads and procedure manuals
Outstanding leadership abilities including problem solving, interpersonal communications, goal orientation, teaching/coaching, self-discipline and systemic thinking
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple priorities as well as flexibility to adapt to change with new systems and methods while working in a team environment
Ability to analyze locomotive event recorder data and apply findings to safety reviews, efficiency testing, and rule compliance determinations.
Working knowledge of Wi-Tronix event recorder systems, downloads, and reporting tools.
Knowledge of disciplinary investigation procedures, including evidence review, employee interviews, documentation, and testimony development.
Up to 75% travel required
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Incumbent must be able to pass hearing and vision acuity requirements as outlined in CFR Part 240
Regularly works in outside weather conditions
Works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
Work hours may include a non-standard work week
Must pass a background and drug screening
Must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably with an emphasis in Transportation, Business Management or related field

Responsibilities

Teaches federally-mandated certification program for company’s engineers, including classroom instruction and riding locomotives
Partners with Transportation management to provide technical information regarding safety, equipment, and policies
Provides training and information to Engineers regarding certification and terrain
Reviews and implements operations processes in order to maximize efficiency
Tests and qualifies Engineers to ensure license certification is achieved and maintained
Conduct training classes for company’s conductors and trainmen
Observes engineers on locomotives during efficiency tests to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policy; also makes these same type observations of engineer performance while remaining unseen along the right-of-way
May be required to function as an engineer, conductor, or trainmen during times of need
Promote safety among employees
Other duties as assigned
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of company’s train crews
Interview, hire, and train employees
Supervises train, engine and yard crews for safe and efficient operation
Plan, as assign, and direct work while appraising performance
Address complaints and resolve problems