Amtrak · 9 hours ago
Deputy Division Engineer - 90298989 - New York
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$149K/yr - $194K/yr
9+ years expAmtrak is a leading transportation company that connects businesses and communities across the United States. They are seeking a Deputy Division Engineer to oversee safety, quality, and productivity performance of multiple sub-divisions, while developing plans for infrastructure maintenance and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through direct oversight of field activities, administration of effective efficiency testing, and taking a leadership role in the development of work plans
Manage and oversee the Divisions assigned craft inspection program(s) to ensure compliance to schedule and regulatory requirements is maintained
Ensure sufficient technical oversight is maintained to all assigned craft work across the Division to ensure compliance to standards and specifications and high work quality
Plan and monitor the daily/weekly work plans to ensure proper prioritization of work, efficient utilization of limited resources (track usage, force account, equipment, etc.) to ensure all aspects of the infrastructure meet or exceed current Amtrak standards and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards
Oversee all administrative activities of the sub-Division including, but not limited to, payroll and time-entry management, workforce scheduling, operating and capital budgeting, safety management, inspection scheduling and compliance, etc. The DDE is responsible for ensuring all ADE’s are conducting their planned work in a manner that minimizes unproductive time, TPNW, and overtime as appropriate
In coordination with the System Office and Division Leadership, develop annual operating and capital investment plans that target critical priorities and drive improvement in the safety and reliability of the Division infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 9 years of relevant work experience, including supervisory experience of agreement workforce
Qualified, or capable of qualifying, in MW-1000, NORAC, RWP, AMT-2, and applicable FRA Rules and Regulations
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (or equivalent)
Knowledge of railroad operations and maintenance/construction processes and procedures
Familiarity with Maximo (or similar work and asset management software) and timekeeping solutions employed in a unionized environment
Ability to lead and oversee the inspection, testing, maintenance, and construction of assigned craft assets in accordance with FRA and/or railroad regulations and policies
Demonstrated experience as a safety leader in a railroad, transit, or other safety-critical environment
Ability to read, understand, and manage to an operating and capital budget
Experience in Project Management, Program Management, Work and Asset Management
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 11 years of relevant work experience
8+ years of relevant railroad operation managerial experience
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
Health savings accounts
Wellness programs
Flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Back-up care
Adoption assistance
Surrogacy assistance
Reimbursement of education expenses
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
Rail pass privileges
Company
Amtrak
Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.7MKey Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
John McSorley
Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection
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