General Foreman I - 90353628 - Philadelphia

About the role

Oversee a team responsible for inspections, repairs, maintenance, and modifications for cars and/or locomotives, utilizing production machinery and materials. Manage a team of 50 to 75 personnel, ensuring efficient use of resources, timely work completion, high-quality output, and adherence to budget constraints. Responsibilities extend to commuter, regional, and state mechanical operations, including contractor management and oversight of multiple sites. This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak's sole and absolute discretion.

Essential Functions

• Supervises equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs to enhance availability and reliability.
• Provides primary leadership for shift or facility, ensuring effective communication of mechanical, safety, and material issues.
• Utilizes Safety Management System to identify and address risks through analysis and execution.
• Ensures compliance with Amtrak and regulatory requirements for rolling stock maintenance.
• Manages scheduling and execution of work orders, overseeing proper documentation and recording of results.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills demonstrated
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Familiarity with industry quality standards and ISO quality procedures
• Understanding of mechanical crafts and labor contracts
• Capability to identify and implement change initiatives to address persistent issues

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• Student Loan Assistance
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Schedule

• Work Arrangement: Onsite 4/5 Days
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

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