Mgr Engineering Production - 90304770 - Philadelphia

*Date:  *Nov 6, 2024

*Location:  *

Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104

*Company:  *Amtrak

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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.

This position can be located in D.C., Maryland, Wilmington or Philadelphia or Harrisburg

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position has responsibility for all aspects of managing structural production throughout the midatlantic including oversight of manpower, scheduling, equipment, material, and supplies that support the operation as well as ensuring safe work practices. The Manager Engineering Production position requires 24/7 availability to oversee an around the clock operation, ensure safe and efficient use of resources, and provide technical expertise to day-to-day activities as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive improvement in safety performance of the Production units through effective communication, direct oversight of safety activities, administration of efficiency testing, and coaching of direct and indirect reports, as appropriate. • Directs, plans, and implements projects and long-term programs to maintain the infrastructure in a state-of-good repair. Establishes the production goals for the gangs within the unit to complete the scope of work on time and within budget. • Ensures all aspects of the work meet or exceed current Amtrak standards and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards. • Assist Production leadership in the development and continuous improvement of work methods and procedures that increase efficiency and drive improvement in the safety and reliability of the infrastructure. • Plan and monitor daily/weekly production reports to ensure efficient utilization of resources (including track usage, force account, equipment, etc.), and effective execution of the work. • Oversee all administrative activities of the production unit including, but not limited to, accident/incident investigation, payroll and time-entry management, workforce scheduling, operating and capital budgeting, safety management, outage scheduling, coordination, etc.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal; skilled in delivering presentations within and outside of the organization. • Demonstrated skill and ability utilizing effective time management and delegating work to others. • Demonstrated ability to understand and apply collective bargaining agreements.

• Must be skilled and experienced with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications to perform job functions.

• Must be able to interface with all levels of employees and both external and internal customers.

Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations, operating rules, and railroad production work procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Transportation/Environmental Eng neering, Construction Management required or equivalent combination of training< education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. • Demonstrated supervisory experience in railroad production operations. • Expert level knowledge and experience in all facets of structural inspection, maintenance, and construction including but not limited to bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and station platforms, as well as working knowledge of other crafts involved.  • Possess knowledge of and ability to apply Federal Railroad Regulations including Roadway Worker Protection and Bridge Safety Standards, as well as OSHA Fall Protection. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 or more years of relevant experience preferred • Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to acquire. • Held craft positions(s) performing bridge inspection, maintenance, and construction. • Eight years of experience in railroad operations within the Engineering Department. • Leadership experience in the following areas: technical and craft supervision.

• Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in: MW-1000; NORAC; RWP; AMT-2.

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• 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 environment working in all weather conditions.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $124,600-$161,352, 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.

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