Superintendent (Albany, NY)

R.J. Corman Railroad Group•Town of Bethlehem, NY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

R.J. Corman Railroad Services is seeking a Superintendent for our Derailment Division in Albany, NY. This role is accountable for the general safe, efficient, and profitable daily management of emergency and pre-set derailment operations of a single Derailment operating division. The Superintendent will maintain ongoing business relations with customers of derailment services, supervise personnel and equipment in performance of on-call wreck-site work, equipment repair, maintenance, and readiness at the division shop, and perform other non-wreck general services for railroad customers. The position involves assisting the Division Superintendent with various operational and personnel management tasks.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in the management of derailment operations, or other related experience in heavy equipment, recovery-type operations.
Three to five years of operator’s experience in derailment or similar recovery operations.
Ability to train employees in derailment equipment operation.
Basic personal computer data entry and retrieval skills.
Basic business math skills.
Oral and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with operations and scheduling activities with emphasis on maintenance of good employee relations.
Experience in word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

Establishes positive business relationships with divisional customers and assists in generating new and repeat business.
Proposes job bids for Regional Operations Manager’s approval.
Troubleshoots customer complaints associated with divisional services.
Recruits, selects, places, and arranges for job training for all Division personnel.
Plans and schedules work to ensure readiness, mobilization, response time, and efficiency of on-site work, demobilization, and enroute safety.
Obtains appropriate over-the-road permits for the movement of divisional equipment and complies with travel route guidance.
Utilizes shop time efficiently for training, equipment readiness, and maintenance of building and grounds.
Enforces work, safety, and conduct rules and implements disciplinary procedures, including termination actions when necessary.
Determines wage and promotional changes for divisional personnel and processes required documents.
Evaluates division employees’ performance using approved processes.
Assures division employees practice good customer relations on work sites.
Manages the compliance of the division to company policies, procedures, and practices in all areas.
Manages labor, equipment, and other costs within pre-approved budgets.
Establishes safe operating procedures for employees, vehicles, and equipment and assures compliance with all applicable regulations.
Assures timely reporting and investigation of employee injuries and vehicle accidents.
Coordinates with the corporate safety department to ensure FRA-required roadway worker training is achieved.
Establishes and manages programs for the maintenance and repair of all vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
Approves repair and maintenance expenses up to the authorized amount and obtains contracted services when necessary.
Ensures the division has well-maintained operable non-capital equipment.
Schedules personnel for non-wreck work for railroad customers when available, ensuring division readiness for emergencies.
Keeps Regional Operations Manager informed of significant divisional issues and opportunities.
Maintains data and information and produces weekly and monthly reports to monitor divisional performance.
Ensures that personnel records are kept current.
Participates in annual goal setting and budgeting for divisional services.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
Company paid life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary short-term disability
Voluntary long term disability
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Flexible spending account benefits
Paid maternity leave
8 paid holidays
Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
Employee Assistance Program
401K retirement savings plan
Work boot allowance
Employee referral program
Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train