Wednesday, June 5, 2013
General Foreman, Amtrak
05/28/2013
EB-90000783
$70,000 - $88,000
General Foreman ( 1 )
Amtrak
Transportation
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: A General Foreman is responsible for directing the operation of an area performing inspections, running repairs, modifications, and/or light overhauls for cars and/or locomotives in operating divisions. This operation includes, but is not limited to numbers of mechanics, laborers, and technicians using large and small production machinery and moderate amounts of material. A General Foreman may also manage local commuter, regional and state mechanical efforts.
• Manages equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs and provides diagnostic and troubleshooting expertise in order to increase equipment availability and reliability. • Functions in primary leadership role for his/her shift while maintaining oversight responsibility to ensure proper communication of mechanical issues, safety issues, material issues, etc. • Manages maintenance of rolling stock equipment in accordance with all Amtrak and regulatory requirements. • Oversees the scheduling and execution of all work orders for assigned equipment including planned corrective and preventive maintenance. • Reviews daily reports to ensure all inspection and work order results are properly recorded in WMS with attention to conditions found, performance measurements taken/recorded, symptoms noted, and inspections Effective Date Reference Code Additional Information Job Title Company Department Tasks
completed and/or deferred. • Monitors availability and reliability metrics and promptly evaluates problem areas. • Participates in Maintenance Effectiveness Reviews essential to the Reliability Centered Maintenance program. • Ensures foremen and mechanical craft employees are properly trained in inspection, test, and maintenance procedures. • Implements inspection and mechanical service related safety plans and programs.
EDUCATION: • Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of experience, education, and skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE: • Demonstrated experience working on machinery in an industrial, marine, railroad, or plant environment. • Some leadership/management experience. • Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical systems. • Some knowledge and experience related to safety program methodology and its application. • Solid leadership and decision making skills. • Solid organizational and problem solving skills • Knowledge of accepted industry quality standards and the ISO quality procedure. • Ability to recognize opportunities for change designed to address chronic issues and concerns. • Some analytical skills. • PC skills including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE: • Knowledge of FRA, FDA, AAR and OSHA Standards and Regulations. • Knowledgeable in railway and rail transit rolling stock. • Some supervisory experience in an operating environment.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: • Proficient oral and written communication skills in combination to administer effective presentations.
TRAVEL: Yes
RELOCATION OFFERED: Yes
Regular
Seattle Mechanical Yard
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