Road Foreman

Alstom•Baltimore, MD

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Road Foreman for our Baltimore, Maryland facility. The Road Foreman of Engines pursuant to the conditions set forth in 49 CFR 240, is responsible for the overall supervision of all Locomotive Engineers. The candidate will instruct, discipline and train and evaluate the skill and performance of the Company’s Engineers. Administer the Company’s engineer training program, certify and/or re-certify all locomotive engineers, maintain all engineer training and certification records, engineer disciplinary action records and records of specific qualifications of each engineer. Analyze or assist in analyzing data from locomotive’s event recorders, both for post-accident investigations and for random reviews of individual engineer’s performance. Perform operational tests as required by 49 CFR 217.9. As part of on-going training and supervision, the Road Foreman of Engines will establish a schedule to periodically ride with all engineers on their regularly scheduled runs as well as such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Railroad Operations Managers. Any efficiency tests performed by the Trainmaster or the Road Foreman of Engines on CSXT or Amtrak ROW must include CSXT or Amtrak personnel, as appropriate, and be coordinated through the appropriate CSXT or Amtrak department. Primary Activities and Responsibilities Ensure the overall supervision of all on-board crew members. This includes job instructions, training, evaluations, accident investigations and discipline when necessary. Perform the functions of a Locomotive Engineer & Conductor as required. This person is required to perform regular operational tests as required by 49 CFR 217.9; Directs the training and continued qualification of Locomotive Engineers & Conductors. Appropriately tests and evaluates the knowledge and skills of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors. Maintain Operations Department rule compliance through regular observations and tests. Coordinate any efficiency testing to be done on host railroad with the appropriate personnel who are required to be present during testing; Maintain the Company’s program of operational tests and inspections as well as records of performed tests, results of those tests and any associated required correspondence. Analyze or assist in analyzing data from locomotive event recorders, both for post-accident investigations and for random reviews of individual engineer performance. Training Training will be provided in Baltimore, MD upon hire.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
2 years verifiable work experience and/or college
No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years
Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations
Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
Must pass all required assessments
Must pass a background screening

Nice To Haves

Outside work experience
Experience working on an on-call basis
Experience working varying shift schedules
Experience operating heavy equipment
Mechanical experience

Responsibilities

Overall supervision of all Locomotive Engineers.
Instruct, discipline, train, and evaluate the skill and performance of the Company’s Engineers.
Administer the Company’s engineer training program.
Certify and/or re-certify all locomotive engineers.
Maintain all engineer training and certification records, engineer disciplinary action records, and records of specific qualifications of each engineer.
Analyze or assist in analyzing data from locomotive’s event recorders for post-accident investigations and random reviews of individual engineer’s performance.
Perform operational tests as required by 49 CFR 217.9.
Establish a schedule to periodically ride with all engineers on their regularly scheduled runs.
Ensure the overall supervision of all on-board crew members, including job instructions, training, evaluations, accident investigations, and discipline.
Perform the functions of a Locomotive Engineer & Conductor as required.
Direct the training and continued qualification of Locomotive Engineers & Conductors.
Test and evaluate the knowledge and skills of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors.
Maintain Operations Department rule compliance through regular observations and tests.
Coordinate efficiency testing on host railroads with appropriate personnel.
Maintain the Company’s program of operational tests and inspections, and records of performed tests, results, and associated correspondence.