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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position will be part of the system ET Safety and Quality Assurance Team. This position will assist in the reviewing of ET department safe work practices and procedures to ensure compliance with Amtrak and regulatory standards. This position will assist with the managing and creating of department specific safe work practices/procedures that will improve and streamline processes while keeping safety at the forefront. This position will assist the team with performing safety and project audits. This position will be working with the project managers in creating, developing, and managing the System ET IMCS fiscal year capital program. They will ensure that any needed material is ordered and arrives on schedule for IMCS division installation. They will assist in creating a system to ensure the organization of materials, proper distribution, and material tracking.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assisting with the creation and development of the System ET IMCS fiscal year capital programs.
• Ordering and tracking the material needed for the completion of the ET IMCS capital programs.
• Reviewing and approving material ordered from procurement meets the ET Standards.
• Ensure projects/work are completed to the department specific standards.
• Assisting with performing ET field safety audits and ET field project audits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have demonstrated experience in ET maintenance and construction.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong organizational, administrative, and planning skills.
• Must have thorough knowledge of all railroad operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required, as position interacts with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Prior satisfactory job performance is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience with railroad electric traction systems.
• Must have knowledge of Electric Traction Department Construction Standards, Electric Traction Standard Operating Instructions, AMT-2, and RWP.
• Demonstrated interest or competency in the railroad industry.
• Previous industry experience (internships, co-op, professional)
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in communication skills, including writing, speaking and the presentation of instruction, content data and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft products and Smartsheet.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Position may be required to work extended hours, including limited night and weekend activities.
• Office and field environment
• Primary work location is Philadelphia, but position interfaces with field personnel and substations between Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg.
• Occasional exposure to elements in the field
• High mental demand for resolving critical issues that arise.
• Travel up to 50%
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The salary/hourly range is $103,700 - $134,460. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, 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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes 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; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:160752
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 50%
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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
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.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 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, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
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