General Foreman I - 90036428 - Long Island City

About the role

Oversee the operation of a designated area responsible for conducting inspections, repairs, maintenance, and modifications for cars and locomotives within operating divisions. Manage a team of 50 to 75 mechanics, laborers, cleaners, technicians, and supervisors, ensuring efficient use of personnel, timely completion of work, quality assurance, and adherence to budgetary constraints. Manage diverse mechanical efforts, including local commuter, regional, and state projects, involving contractors and multiple sites while maintaining consistent operational parameters.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs to enhance equipment availability and reliability.
• Absorb primary leadership responsibility for the shift or facility, ensuring effective communication of mechanical, safety, and material issues.
• Utilize the Safety Management System to identify and mitigate behavioral, infrastructural, and procedural risks.
• Oversee rolling stock equipment maintenance, complying with Amtrak and regulatory standards.
• Cook up and execute work orders for assigned equipment, including planned corrective and preventive maintenance, while ensuring proper documentation in WMS.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working on machinery in an industrial, marine, railroad, or plant environment.
• Demonstrated leadership/management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to safety program methodology and its application.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

Skills

• Leadership, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, enabling effective presentations.
• Knowledge of industry quality standards and ISO procedures.
• Familiarity with mechanical crafts and labor contracts.
• Capacity to identify and implement change initiatives addressing persistent issues.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Proficient in PC skills, including Microsoft Suite and Asset Management programs.
• Ability to assume sole managerial responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing
• Financial and Retirement
• Work and Family Life Support
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Pay

The salary for General Foreman I is $110,000 and the salary for General Foreman II is $122,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Schedule

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.

Application Instructions

No application instructions provided.