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SUMMARY OF DUTIES The Assistant Mechanical Superintendent has responsibility and oversight for the activities associated with car shops, locomotive shops, repair-in-place tracks and Service & Inspection terminals for operating divisions as directed by the Mechanical Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Within functional area of responsibility: * Coordinates inspection and mechanical service activities with internal constituencies such as Transportation Operations and Rolling Stock Engineering and local commuter, regional, and state organizations as appropriate.
* Directs the strict implementation of maintenance alerts, FRA and FDA regulatory requirements, supplier maintenance instructions and SMPs.
* Implements inspection and servicing process improvements as appropriate to support geographically and temporarily extended areas.
* Implements inspection and mechanical service related safety plans and programs.
* Assists and participates with cross-functional teams, including process focus teams, to ensure proper management and control of inspection and mechanical service project schedules, financials, and resources.
* Assists and participates in the implementation of goals and objectives required to safely and efficiently complete inspection and mechanical service programs and projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
* Monitors the status of materials procurement and ensures proper materials installation.
* Monitors productivity to ensure efficient resource utilization and makes adjustments and procedural changes as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelors Degree in Engineering or in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and training/experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge of railway and rail transit rolling stock to include extensive servicing, repair and maintenance program experience.
* Demonstrated leadership experience.
* Demonstrated experience communicating orally and in writing within the corporation and externally * Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to safety program methodology and its application.
* Some experience in project and inventory management; technical supervision; planning, organizing, and scheduling for procedural and operational methods.
* Some experience in budget and financial control; contract management.
* Some process management experience.
* Solid leadership and decision making skills.
* Solid organizational and problem solving skills * Proficient oral and written communication skills in combination to administer effective presentations.
* Some knowledge of hospitality or travel industry operations.
* Some knowledge of railway engineering regulatory requirements (i.e.
AAR, AREMA, FTA, FDA, and FRA).
* Ability to recognize opportunities for change designed to address chronic issues and concerns.
* PC skills including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
* Ability to travel 10-20%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelors Degree in Engineering or in a related field.
* Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international railway engineering regulatory requirements.
Requisition ID: 58783 Posting Location(s): California Job Family/Function: Mechanical Relocation Offered: Yes Travel Requirements: Up to 25% Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.
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– we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family, and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.
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Veterans to apply for Amtrak job opportunities.
All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
Amtrak is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.
All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing.Marijuana,notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession ofmarijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use.
Candidates who engage in the usage ofmarijuanawillnotbe qualified for hire.We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Amtrak safe and drug-free.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR section 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety
– sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions.
If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, he/she will not permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all to apply.
We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including blindness), or veteran status.
POSTING NOTES: Mechanical|| Engineering & Mechanical Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.