Field Engineer - 90341162 - Niles

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Provides technical, logistical, and administrative support to the Central Division Equipment Engineer and Rolling Stock Manager for theefficient and cost-effective management of roadway equipment and rolling stock. Work in both the office and in the field in all types of 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 Equipment Engineer and assist in driving improvement in the overall safety culture.
• Implements safety work plans for the prevention & elimination of personal injuries and hazardsconditions on Amtrak property and the right-of-way.
• Ensure all regulatory and required inspections are performed on-time and at a high level through observations in the field. Correct poor performance inthis area and advise supervision when necessary.
• Monitor the condition of roadway equipment assets throughout the division to ensure all aspects of the equipment meet or exceed all current Amtrak standardsand comply with all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Requests and monitors the status of procurement for all material and services, and ensures the proper delivery, storage, and installation of materials aswell as the performance of any contracted services. Ensure adequate stock of material is available for running repairs. Plan installations and coordinateswork activities with other crafts and transportation.
• Available 24/7to respond to emergencies and interruptions to the operations. Support planned work on weekends and nights in the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field and three (3) years of track equipment/rolling stock maintenance/inspection expereince
• In lieu of a degree, seven (7) years of relevant work experiencemust be clearly articulated.
• Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in: all pertinent regulations and standards such as: RWP, applicable FRA Rules & Regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in all facets of roadway equipment inspection, maintenance, including but not limited to railroad production work, railroad operations, procedures, construction and maintenance methods, as well as working knowledge of other crafts involved.
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional operating processes and procedures.
• Possess knowledge of and ability to apply Federal Railroad Regulations including Roadway Worker Protection and those pertaining to Track SafetyStandards.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to interface with all levels of employees and both external and internal customers
• Must be skilled and experienced with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications to perform jobfunctions
• Strong team-working and collaboration skills
• Ability to plan well and prioritize work
• Good decision-making skills and maintains calmness under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years of experience in railroad operations or equipment maintenance within theEngineering Department
• Mechanical experience working on multiple generatons of roadway and rolling stock equipment
• Held craft positions(s) performing roadway equipment/rolling stock inspection, maintenance and repair
  
  

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• Position is subject to respond to emergencies in all weather conditions 24/7/365.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Travel approximately 35%
  
  

The salary/hourly range is $86,500 - $111,996. 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 offeringshere.

Requisition ID:163858

Posting Location(s):Michigan

Work Arrangement:06-OnsiteClick here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

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.

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