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 engineering operations comply 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 performance monitoring.
• 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 conditions, daily production, and relevant information to senior management for adjustments.
• Participate in activities related to derailments and service disruptions, collaborating with transportation and mechanical teams to determine causes and prevention.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or a 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.
• Knowledge of 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; provides clear directions and prioritizes daily tasks.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to meet quality and safety standards while completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Understands and applies safety standards, policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and Operating Rules.
• Decisive with good judgment.
• Knowledge of rail operations and physical infrastructure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

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