Supervisor of LOR

About the role

The Supervisor of Line of Road manages rail maintenance, repair, track inspections, and personnel with a "Safety First" focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering operations as outlined in FEC’s operating plan
• Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations
• Ensure compliance with safe work procedures, FRA guidelines, and FEC policies and procedures
• Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance through regular monitoring of employee performance
• 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
• Clearly communicate track condition, daily production, and information to senior management for adjustments
• Participate in activities related to derailments and service disruptions, working with transportation and mechanical teams to determine cause and future prevention
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by manager

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory/safety environment
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated history/experience in safety compliance
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances, and manage stressful situations
• Collaborative and team-oriented; motivates others to achieve objectives and maintains positive interactions
• Excellent leadership skills; ability to manage, mentor, and coach
• Result-focused; gives clear directions and prioritizes daily tasks
• Excellent verbal, writing, and reading comprehension skills
• Meets established standards of quality and safety while completing tasks in a timely manner
• Understands and applies safety standards, policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and Operating Rules
• Ability to be decisive and exercise good judgment
• Knowledge of rail operations and physical infrastructure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard workweek)
• Combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
• Respond to unexpected or emergency situations
• Lift up to 80 lbs
• Travel required