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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is accountable for the safe and efficient movement of trains and for the oversight of all Amtrak operating staff, road operating crews and contractor’s performance to mobilize and successfully make a smooth transition to Contract Services under agreement obligations in the assigned region. It ensures strict compliance with Federal, State, Amtrak operating railroads & local rules & regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The primary responsibilities include serving as Contractor’s liaison, managing the supervisors of train and engine crews & train movements; monitors crew base operations to ensure they comply with notifications; directs the development of schedules to ensure all train & engine crews, train dispatchers and block operators, attend training classes; directs the submittal of accurate division OTP reports & recommends areas for improvement; fosters a strong working relationship with State DOT, host railroads & labor organizations; leads the road operations team in compliance with Amtrak policies & procedures in all aspects of our business, leads the team to ensure the operation supports and delivers high quality customer service; monitors programs to ensure accurate record keeping, efficiency testing and compliance; directs the implementation of the road operation safety plans; manages and oversees the development of the operating budgets; maintains a strong state partner relationship with our CA JPA; manages responses to service disruptions, acts as senior incident commander as designated by the Deputy General Manager; ensures compliance with revenue collection procedures; ensures that division staffing levels are maintained. The Superintendent Operations will work jointly with Senior managers in the Southwest to fully support operations on the Long-Distance routes.
Key Requirements:
- Develop and execute the workforce retention, training, and retraining complying with the Contract labor protection and 13c requirements.
- Oversee the development and submittal of deliverables.
- Ensure that all DBE requirements are established and successfully initiated.
- Oversee any asset condition surveys, inventory, and transfer these to the Contractor.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Extensive experience in train and engine operations and dispatching procedures.
- Knowledge and familiarity with freight operating agreements associated with the Southwest region.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a departmental operating budget.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive operational and occupational safety program with proven results.
- Must possess a working knowledge of the transportation code in CFR 49 and applicable labor agreements pertaining to train and engine employees.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a valid California’s Driver License with a good driving record or no more than 2-points and no DUI convictions within the last 3-years.
- Pass Background Check
- Good standing of 49 CFR 200 – 299 on start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- 20 years of broad and deep, progressively responsible experience covering most facets of railroad operations, maintenance, contract, and project management, material and subcontract services procurement and demonstrated experience to lead mobilization efforts.
- Deep understanding of labor relations in a collective bargaining environment and extensive knowledge of FRA, CPUC and other State and local regulations related to the operations and maintenance.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
The salary for a Superintendent Ops III is $190,000. 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 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:160800
Posting Location(s):California
Job Family/Function:Transportation
Relocation Offered:Yes
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
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.
