Assistant General Foreman - CTRW

Description

• Oversee area budget conformance and expense regulation insuring maximum cost effectiveness while continually improving fleet reliability
• Ensure responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all subordinates are defined, understood and followed with focus of safe operations of facility
• Direct the preparation of short-term and long-range shop and/or location utilization to achieve area goals set forth by the General Manager and Regional CMO and General Foreman
• Daily travel as needed during scheduled work hours
• Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or safety glasses
• Create the atmosphere and processes necessary to manage organization's current activities and projected growth
• Evaluate results of local operations regularly and systematically; accountable for awareness of all issues and matters pertaining to local performance and fleet reliability
• Direct and perform hands-on repair to freight cars
• Work cooperatively to ensure daily power requirements are met: anticipates operational needs for changing line traffic, schedules and environmental landscapes
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA)
• Accountable for establishing policies to ensure all subordinates develop to enhance field of operations, and the Company for continued growth based on succession
• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Read, analyze, interpret and comply with published rules, procedure and manuals, inspections checklists, government regulation, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information
• Develop performance goals and baseline performance measurements in areas of interest to achieve or exceed quality standards set both on the Corporate and Regional levels
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and training processes for new employees
• Initiate improvement of operations insuring long-term reliability through personal and report monitoring
• Ensures that all organization activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, province, and federal regulations and laws governing their operation. This includes, but not limited to all areas which could negatively impact OmniTRAX, Inc. by name or reputation, adhering to Federal and Province labor and environmental issues.

Requirements

• Write legibly
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrate mathematical concepts for cost analysis and fundamental business practices applicable to local cost effectiveness and ROI; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• 4+ years’ job Railroad Management experience, or combination of education and experience
• D15.1 Welding Certificate
• Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil & Gas industries
• Work in fast-paced collaborative environment
• Thorough knowledge of all freight car mechanical systems, including air equipment
• Familiar with and adhere to authorized procedures to promote communication and adequate information flow within the organization; remain current with the latest OEM recommendations and communicate data to subordinates as required for efficient repairs
• Experience working with employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; effectively communicate with all level of employees and business associates in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution
• Work independently with limited supervision
• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Higher education or university program certificate
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with high attention to detail
• Valid State Driver’s License CDL
• Working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 234 and 236
• Mostly exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather: snow, rain, heat, and sub-freezing temps; some work in climate controlled office
• Working knowledge of FRA, AAR, OSHA and EPA Rules and Regulations relating to freight cars
• Welding Certificate issued by TSASK - Welding CWB certification

Benefits

• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance