GENERAL FOREMAN I - 90257230 - San Diego
San Diego, CA, US, 92101
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Job Summary
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.
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 will be supporting the Pacific Surfliner and will have oversight from Goleta to San Luis Obispo.
Essential Functions
- Supervises equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs and provides diagnostic and troubleshooting expertise in order to increase equipment availability and reliability.
- Primary leadership role for his/her shift and/or facility which maintains oversight responsibility to ensure proper communication of mechanical issues, safety issues, material issues, etc.
- Engagement and utilization of the Safety Management System to identify behavioral, infrastructural, and procedural risks through analysis, assessment, implementation, and execution.
- Supervises maintenance of rolling stock equipment in accordance with all Amtrak and regulatory requirements.
- Oversees the scheduling and execution of all work orders for assigned equipment including planned corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Reviews daily reports to ensure all inspection and work order results are properly recorded in WMS with attention to conditions found, performance measurements taken/recorded, symptoms noted, and inspections completed and/or deferred.
- Monitors availability and reliability metrics and promptly evaluates problem areas.
- Participates in Maintenance Effectiveness Reviews essential to the Reliability Centered Maintenance program.
- Ensures foremen and mechanical craft employees are properly trained in inspection, test, and maintenance procedures.
- Leads and implements inspection and mechanical service-related safety plans and programs.
- Drives and executes solutions in a timely, solves problems in an effective manner, even under conditions of uncertainty, and exhibits a sense of urgency relating to need for action and change.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate to various mechanical support groups to include but not limited to Labor Relations, Quality Assurance, Rolling Stock Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, System Safety, and Environmental as well as other departments (Transportation, Engineering, CNOC, and Onboard Services).
- Ability to recognize and develop prospective leaders to build a solid team with succession planning for key talent.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- 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.
- 6 or more years of relevant experience preferred
- PC skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software to include but not limited to Microsoft Suite, Asset Management programs, and finance/procurement programs.
- Ability to be sole supervisor at various times responsible for the operation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills
- Adequate oral and written communication skills in combination to administer effective presentations.
- Knowledge of accepted industry quality standards and the ISO quality procedure.
- Understanding and working knowledge of various mechanical crafts and labor contracts.
- Ability to recognize, implement, and execute opportunities for change designed to address chronic issues and concerns.
The salary for a General Foreman I is $110,000 and the salary for a 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.
| Health and Wellbeing | Financial and Retirement | Work and Family Life Support |
| 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 |
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:166443
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Recruiter Name:Preeti Bone
Recruiter Email: Preeti.Bone@amtrak.com
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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
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Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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