Supervisor of LOR

Florida East Coast Railway • , FL

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About The Position

The Supervisor of Line of Road manages rail maintenance, repair, track inspections, and personnel with a “Safety First” focus. The role oversees engineering operations and track crews, ensures compliance with safety procedures and regulations, leads and coaches employees, and manages budgets and workforce productivity. It also communicates track conditions and production information to senior management and participates in responding to derailments and service disruptions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or a regulatory or safety environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated history or experience in safety compliance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances, and manage stressful situations.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach; ability to motivate others and maintain positive interactions.
• Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage, mentor, and coach.
• Results-focused approach, with the ability to give clear directions and prioritize daily tasks.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to meet established quality and safety standards while completing work in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand and apply safety standards, policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and Operating Rules.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Knowledge of rail operations and physical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of combined experience as a Track Foreman supervising maintenance gangs.
• Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards Part 213, Subparts A to F and G.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Previous experience supervising a unionized workforce.
• Labor relations experience, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements, responding to grievances, negotiating with union representatives, and handling discipline.
• Training or certification in Railroad Operating Signals.
• Post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering operations as outlined in FEC’s operating plan.
• Supervise and manage track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations.
• Ensure engineering operations comply with safe work procedures, FRA guidelines, and FEC policies and procedures.
• Provide employees with clear direction and goals, and coach and guide them through regular performance monitoring.
• Apply collective bargaining agreements and policies, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations, recommending corrective action, and responding to grievances.
• Manage budgets and workforce productivity within FEC policy.
• Communicate track conditions, daily production, and other information to senior management so adjustments can be made as needed.
• Participate in activities related to derailments and service disruptions, working with transportation and mechanical teams to determine causes and prevent future incidents.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

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