Overview:
The Supervisor of Line of Road is engaged in managing the operations of rail maintenance, repair, track inspections, and personnel with a "Safety First" focus.
Responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Manage engineering operations as outlined in FEC’s operating plan
- Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations
- Manage engineering operations which includes compliance with safe work procedures, FRA guidelines, and FEC policies and procedures
- Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance
- Apply collective bargaining agreements and policies while carrying out duties, including managing and coaching employees, conducting investigations, recommending corrective action and responding to grievances
- Manage budgets and workforce productivity within FEC policy
- Clear communication of track condition and daily production and information to senior management in order to make adjustments as needed.
- Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to determine cause and future prevention
- Other duties or tasks as assigned by manager
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
- Demonstrate 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, i.e. interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline, etc.
- Training or certification in Railroad Operating Signals
- Post-secondary education
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and situations and manage stressful situations
- Collaborative and team-oriented; motivate others to achieve set 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
- Meet established standards of quality and safety while getting the job done in a timely manner
- Understand and apply safety standards, policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements as well as Operating Rules
- Ability to be decisive and exercise good judgment
- Knowledge of rail operations and physical infrastructure
- 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 80lbs
- travel required