Senior Road Foreman, Engines

Nj Transit • Hoboken, NJ

13h

About The Position

The Senior Road Foreman, Engines oversees and coordinates locomotive and railroad engine maintenance and repair, supervising engine mechanics and technicians to help ensure engines are properly maintained and meet safety standards. The role develops maintenance plans, schedules repairs, monitors maintenance progress, provides technical guidance, troubleshoots engine problems, and implements corrective actions. It also collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to support efficient and reliable railroad engine operations.

In the Hoboken Division, the position manages and monitors train operations, schedules, crews, equipment cycles, and service disruptions. The role ensures safe, reliable, and timely service; qualifies and evaluates Engineers and Assistant Engineers; oversees locomotive inspections from an operational standpoint; investigates accidents and unusual occurrences; and trains and corrects subordinates on safety rules and procedures. The foreman also monitors the work environment for cleanliness and hazards and takes corrective action.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of progressive railroad operations experience, including passenger service as a qualified locomotive engineer and experience in a supervisory or lead role.

Nice To Haves

• Formal post-high-school education is desirable; each year of such education may count toward one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineers and Assistant Engineers in all phases of train operations in accordance with NJ TRANSIT, FRA, and NORAC rules and regulations.
• Monitor crew schedules and equipment cycles and ensure they are implemented efficiently and on time.
• Respond to service disruptions, including standing for prolonged periods, and modify or rearrange crew and equipment cycles as they affect posted schedules.
• Monitor daily operations on the assigned line and make operating adjustments as needed to support safe, reliable, on-time service.
• Manage the qualification of Engineers and Assistant Engineers on equipment, air brakes, physical characteristics, train handling, and operating rules.
• Monitor employee performance by riding trains, observing, and instructing.
• Manage locomotive inspections from an operational standpoint to ensure locomotives are in safe operating condition.
• Investigate and document accidents and unusual occurrences, determine causes, and take corrective action where applicable to prevent recurrence.
• Observe, correct, and train subordinates to ensure compliance with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor the work environment for cleanliness and safety hazards and take corrective action.
• Oversee and coordinate locomotive and railroad engine maintenance and repair activities.
• Develop maintenance plans, schedule repairs, monitor maintenance progress, and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Troubleshoot engine problems and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to support efficient and reliable engine operations.

Benefits

• Wage progression
• Comprehensive family health insurance, including prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Paid leave and paid time off, including personal, sick, and vacation days
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
• 457 Deferred Savings Plan
• U.S. Railroad Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED