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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 has responsibility for all aspects of managing railroad production units 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 (SOGR). Establishes the production goals for the gangs within the unit in order 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* 7 years of relevant experience

* Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management required or equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in MW-1000, NORAC, RWP, AMT-2, applicable FRA Rules & Regulations.
* Demonstrated supervisory experience in railroad production operations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to acquire.* Held craft positions(s) performing Track inspection, maintenance, and construction.* 8 years of experience in railroad operations within the Engineering Department.
* Leadership experience intechnical and craft supervision

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The salary/hourly range is$130,000 - $143,530.50.Payis based on several factors including butnot limited to education, work experience,certifications,internal equity,etc. Depending on anemployee's assigned worksite orlocation, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to beapplied to the employee's basesalary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and payprograms to recognize and rewardour employees, including a short-term incentive bonusbased upon factors such as individualand company performance that is commensurate withthe level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to yoursalary, Amtrak offers acomprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, andvision plans; health savingsaccounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401Kretirement plan withemployer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance;paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement ofeducation expenses;Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sicknessand retirementbenefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefitsofferings.

Requisition ID:161138
Posting Location(s):New York
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
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.