Job Description
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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.
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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
The Deputy Division Engineer (DDE) - Bridges & Buildings/Fire Life Safety oversees the Safety, Quality, and Productivity performance of multiple sub-Divisions in the New York Division. This position is responsible for developing near and medium range plans for state of good repair needs on the Division and coordinating the execution of those plans to most efficiently and effectively utilize constrained resources (track usage, force account, equipment, etc.).
Essential Functions
Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through direct oversight of field activities, administration of effective efficiency testing, and taking a leadership role in the development of work plans. The successful candidate will lead by example in the safety arena and be a constant presence in the field where and when the work happens.
Manage and oversee the Divisions Bridges & Buildings / Fire Life Safety inspection program(s) to ensure compliance to schedule and regulatory requirements is maintained.
Ensure sufficient technical oversight is maintained to all Bridges & Buildings / Fire Life Safety work across the Division to ensure compliance to standards and specifications and high work quality.
Plan and monitor the daily/weekly work plans to ensure proper prioritization of work, efficient utilization of limited resources (track usage, force account, equipment, etc.) to ensure all aspects of the infrastructure meet or exceed current Amtrak standards and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
Oversee all administrative activities of the sub-Division including, but not limited to, payroll and time-entry management, workforce scheduling, operating and capital budgeting, safety management, inspection scheduling and compliance, etc. The DDE is responsible for ensuring all ADE’s are conducting their planned work in a manner that minimizes unproductive time, TPNW, and overtime as appropriate.
In coordination with the System Office and Division Leadership, develop annual operating and capital investment plans that target critical priorities and drive improvement in the safety and reliability of the Division infrastructure.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience
9 years of prior relevant experience required
Qualified, or capable of qualifying, in MW-1000, NORAC, RWP, AMT-2, and applicable FRA Rules and Regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant major. (i.e. Engineering) or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience
11 years of relevant experience preferred
6 years of relevant leadership experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (or equivalent)
Knowledge of railroad operations and maintenance/construction processes and procedures
Familiarity with Maximo (or similar work and asset management software) and timekeeping solutions employed in a unionized environment
Ability to lead and oversee the inspection, testing, maintenance, and construction of {CRAFT} assets in accordance with FRA and/or railroad regulations and policies.
Ability to read, understand, and manage to an operating and capital budget
The salary/hourly range is $149,400.00 – $193,644.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accou...