Road Foreman I / II - 90039365 - Baltimore

Amtrak•Baltimore, MD

2d•$127,000 - $137,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Road Foreman is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trains and oversight of T&E crews for the MARC Commuter Service. They oversee and provide leadership and management of agreement employees. This includes the management and monitoring of employee recordkeeping, efficiency testing, and compliance with all Amtrak, Federal, and State operating requirements. Enforce and manage the rules and regulations for Amtrak policies and operating practices, initiate action for non-compliance and recommend appropriate action for resolution in a consistent and fair manner. Executes and manages the area's safety plan in compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations to ensure goals are met. Also, responsible for the safety and efficient railroad operations within assigned territory. This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak’s sole and absolute discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Business or related field or equivalent work experience, training, and/or education may be considered in lieu of a degree
3 years of prior relevant experience required
Certified class I train service engineer
Operating experience, with no violations described in CFR 49 part 240.117, as train service engineer and/or as road foreman
Qualified as a designated supervisor of locomotive engineers
Experience with or working knowledge of I-ETMS (Interoperable Electronic Train Management System), a Positive Train Control (PTC) safety overlay system
Qualified on physical characteristics of territory
Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated supervisory experience, leading and managing others with different levels of expertise
Demonstrated experience with train operation, crew base, crew management, operations, train handling and service delivery
Ability to develop and manage an operating budget
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Superior communication skills encompassing writing, speaking, and presentation
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in CFR 236 Subpart I (PTC) regulations, CFR Part 240 regulations, Amtrak’s Airbrake and Train Handling Instruction, Operating Rules, and Safety Rules
Skilled in developing and delivering comprehensive training and testing programs with proven results
Demonstrate appropriate leadership traits through practical work experience, such as independence, initiative, collaboration, and mentoring

Responsibilities

Providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers
Oversee operation in coordination with the road trainmaster in compliance with rules and regulations
Ensures bulletins, equipment, postings, etc. adhere to labor, federal and Amtrak regulations
Monitor employees for compliance with policies and operating practices
Initiate action for non-compliance in a consistent and fair manner
Manage employees and train operations to optimize OTP and make recommendations to improve performance
Respond to service disruptions within area of responsibility
Implement safety plans
Provide written & oral reports
Interview, select & manage new-hire locomotive engineers
Manage and oversee locomotive engineer certification requirements
Administer engineer recertification courses and operating rules classes
Conduct efficiency tests, ensure compliance and maintain employee records.
Ensure engine crews attend training classes, documenting and reporting training; communicate with carrier railroad managers regarding territory operations
Manage crew base budget for locomotive engineers