Superintendent Mechanical II - 90340517 - Chicago

Amtrak•Chicago, IL

30d•$163,000 - $211,140•Onsite

About The Position

As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. Job Summary Oversee activities in car shops, locomotive shops, repair-in-place tracks, and Service & Inspection terminals for the central portion of the Central and Northwest Division. Supervise all mechanical operations in assigned location. Serve as the mechanical point of contact for multiple state-supported services and contracts in the division.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of railway and rail transit rolling stock to include extensive servicing, repair and maintenance program experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience in budget and financial control; contract management.
Extensive knowledge of railway and rail transit rolling stock servicing, repair, and maintenance, with demonstrated leadership in these areas
Proficiency in project and inventory management, technical supervision, quality control, and planning for procedural and operational methods
Experience in budget control, financial management, and contract oversight
Effective oral and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
Proven expertise in process management and application of safety program methodology
Familiarity with railway engineering regulatory requirements and industry quality standards, including ISO procedures
Proven leadership development of oneself and team

Nice To Haves

Plus 13 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international railway engineering regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated experience in project and inventory management; technical supervision; quality control; planning, organizing, and scheduling for procedural and operational methods.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, development, and management of resources for inspection and mechanical service activities from conceptual design to project close-out, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinate inspection and mechanical service activities with internal stakeholders and external organizations.
Ensure strict compliance with maintenance alerts, regulatory requirements, and supplier instructions.
Implement process improvements to enhance inspection and servicing across extended areas.
Monitor productivity, making procedural adjustments as needed, and oversees safety plans and programs for inspection and mechanical services.
Directs the strict implementation of maintenance alerts, FRA and FDA regulatory requirements, supplier maintenance instructions and SMPs.
Develops and implements inspection and mechanical service-related safety plans and programs.
Provides guidance and direction to cross-functional teams, including process focus teams, to ensure proper management and control of inspection and mechanical service project schedules, financials, and resources.
Oversees the development and implementation of goals and objectives required to safely and efficiently complete inspection and mechanical service programs and projects within scope, schedule, and budget.