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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Provides technical, logistical, and administrative support to the Electric Traction Assistant Division Engineer Mid-Atlantic North for the efficient and cost-effective management of construction, maintenance, and inspection of ET infrastructure. Work in the office and the field in all weather conditions to support a 24/7 operation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Observe field activities to ensure conformance with safety protocols. Correct activities that do not conform and advise supervision when necessary. Report observations to the upper management and assist in driving improvement in the overall safety culture. Implements safety work plans for the prevention & elimination of personal injuries and hazardous conditions on Amtrak property and the right-of-way.
• Ensure all regulatory and required inspections, maintenance, and commissioning of assets are performed on time and at a high level through observations in the field. Correct poor performance in this area and advise supervision when necessary.
• Monitor and assess the condition of ET assets to ensure all aspects of the infrastructure meet or exceed all current Amtrak standards and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements. Advise upper management where capital renewal programs should be planned, prioritizing locations for “state of good repair” projects and programs.
• Requests and monitors the procurement status for all materials and services and ensures the proper delivery, storage, and installation of materials and the performance of any contracted services. Ensure adequate stock of material is available for running repairs. Plan installations and coordinate work activities with other crafts and transportation.
• Communicates with the system office and provides technical support for all inspection, maintenance, and construction activities. Available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and interruptions to the operations. Support planned work on weekends and nights in the field.
• Lead field activities, including installing, commissioning, diagnosing, and repairing electrical and/or electronic systems related to ET railroad infrastructure.
• Technical expert in the field responsible for ensuring all electrical prints and/or electronic circuitry diagrams are up to date and corrected for as-built conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience and training in a position of similar capacity.
• Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in NORAC, RWP, AMT-2, and Electric Traction qualified
• Must be skilled and experienced with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications to perform job functions.
• Demonstrated experience in all facets of ET inspection, maintenance, and construction, including but not limited to catenary and substations, as well as working knowledge of other crafts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations and operating rules.
• Possess knowledge of and ability to apply Federal Railroad Regulations, including Roadway Worker Protection.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum six years of experience performing ET inspection, maintenance, and construction.
• Held craft positions(s) performing ET inspection, maintenance, and construction.
• Working knowledge of the Electric Traction Department. Circuitry, SOI’s, EP’s, Memorandum’s, etc.
• Advanced management and leadership, interpersonal communications, handling employee injuries, conducting investigations, and PPE.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Position is responsible for 24/7 operation.
• Available to work at various times to support railroad operations as needed, including nights and weekends.
• Combination of office and field environments working in all weather conditions.
• Travel: 50% Field / 40 Office Responsibility.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The salary/hourly range is $120,486-$133,026 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:160139
Posting Location(s):New York; District of Columbia; Maryland; Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – 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.
All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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 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.
POSTING NOTES: Engineering || Engineering & Mechanical
