Manager, Train Operations (Jasonville, Ind.)

Description

BASIC FUNCTION: This position oversees train operations and is responsible for the safe, efficient, and economical movement of all trains according to the rules, regulations, and instructions of the railroad.

LOCATION: Jasonville, Ind.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports To: Vice President, Operations & Mechanical
Supervises: Train Operators

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Train Operators.
2. Develop, prioritize, communicate, and execute the daily operating plan in a safe and cost effective manner.
3. Promote the Company safety initiatives.
4. Ensure that railroad operations comply with the federal, state, local and INRD rules and regulations.
5. Ensure that all train movements, including those that are unscheduled, are handled by collaborative effort with other necessary transportation managers, including but not limited to those overseeing the dispatch and agency functions of the railroad.
6. Conduct efficiency tests, check rides, stop tests, and other types of performance evaluations according to company practices to determine the effectiveness of training and to monitor rules compliance. Document performance and submit data promptly and accurately.
7. Audit and inspect industries, tracks and operations to see that all hazards and unsafe conditions are discovered, investigated and addressed in a timely manner.
8. Serve as a first responder to critical incidents when required. Provide an accurate, complete, and timely investigation of incident, including causes, remedial action, and recommended solutions.
9. Understand the quantitative factors contributing to the major costs on the railroad and understand the extent of their effect toward financial performances.
10. Adjust asset utilization on a daily basis, with a goal to increased terminal/yard utilization and provide reliable service for customers.
11. Utilize available reporting functions to manage the movement of cars, the scheduling of crews and the effective use of available resources.
12. Understand all outstanding track conditions within territory, including slow orders, and their effect on productivity/efficiency.
13. Develop and nurture positive, productive relationships with our employees, customers, connecting carriers, and other partners to ensure service requirements are met.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Employment Conditions:

• Work safely, follow standard procedures, be alert and take necessary precautions to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear required protective equipment (such as hearing protection, safety boots, vest, and safety glasses)
• Work hours include a nonstandard workweek. Hours which include rotating on-call responsibilities which may be outside standard hours (on days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays). This position is required to respond to accidents and incidents
• Must obtain and maintain a locomotive engineer and conductor’s certification within 2 years from date of hire
• Must obtain and maintain Designated Supervisor Locomotive Engineer (DSLE) certification within 2 years fromdate of hire
• Must be able to interpret and understand FRA, GCOR, On-Track Worker Safety Rules, labor agreements, and Company rules and procedures
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments, training and testing
• Must pass a background screening
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test

Physical Requirements:

• Walk long distance over uneven terrain, work around moving equipment, climb, ascend and descend locomotives
• Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 83 pounds on a rare basis
• Reach, bend, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, stand, balance and lift in the course of duties
• Talk/hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information)
• See (detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess)
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
• Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
• Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations
• Must meet hearing acuity requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations

Basic Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills (ability to resolve conflict; ability to balance team and individual responsibilities)
• Verbal comprehension (understand oral and written communications)
• Communication skills (listen, speak and write clearly and concisely)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
• Decision making skills (assess the importance, urgency and risk associated with each situation and take actions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization)
• Accountability (demonstrate and communicate a high level of ownership and commitment to achieving results)
• Teamwork (work closely with employees toward a common goal)
• Supervisory skills (decision making, delegating work assignments, providing recognition, motivating others, and improving processes)
• Proficient with computer systems (including Microsoft Office Suite and various locomotive download programs)

Environmental Conditions:

• Work outside in all weather conditions (severe weather and extreme temperatures possible)
• Work in an office setting, vehicle, or cab
• Work at heights up to 20 ft.
• Exposure to noise (from diesel engines, air brake equipment, sanders, horns, radios etc.)
• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions possible (such as dust, pollen, fumes, etc.)

All INRD employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required safety training, proactively promote safety at work and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

INRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of railroad operations experience
• Must be able to fulfill requirements for obtaining and maintaining engineer certification
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid driver's license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 or more years of experience as a Locomotive Engineer
• 3 or more years of experience as a Supervisor Locomotive Engineer (SLE)