Trainmaster - WW

POSITION SUMMARY The Trainmaster directly supervises two or more employees in the Operations Department. Oversees operations and administrative functions at an individual site location including, but not limited to the safe and efficient movement of all trains at a specified property. Oversees the progress and productivity of all assigned personnel, to include prioritizing work efforts and setting performance standards; manages assignment of resources, and management of assets and processes at specified property. Interviews, hires and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems. Executes the service plan to include: production, quality, cost containment and reassignment of resources to achieve maximum efficiency. Ensures the safety of crews and meets operational and financial targets as outlined by the service plan and associated key performance indicators that attain company objectives. The Trainmaster demonstrates and adheres to the company values of: safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA) * Manage the operational testing program: observe, document, and evaluate safe work practices per operating rules: act upon results * Meet the tactical goals of the service plan: manage assets, report results, define problem areas and implement solutions; metrics include asset utilization, execution to plan, and cost of quality and safety performance * Conduct regularly scheduled employee meetings and programs to emphasize safety and discuss mitigation of risks * Investigate incidents, determine root cause: escalate findings and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence * Manage resources and assets within budget * Proactively identify problem areas and coordinate solutions by utilizing operating systems and planning tools * Coordinate with commercial and/or customer solutions unit to satisfy customer expectations OTHER DUTIES * May serve as a first responder to critical incidents * Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries * Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety\-toe boots or safety glasses * Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, on\-call and various shift work * Perform other duties and projects as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES * Exempt and/or Non\-Exempt employees to include Union employees at specified properties * Guide and direct subordinates, instilling pride, personal development, team production and promotion of the organization's products and services * Assist in interviewing, hiring, discipline, and training processes for new employees * Ensure responsi...