Superintendent (Albany, NY)

R.J. Corman Railroad Services is currently seeking an Superintendent to join our Derailment Division in Albany, NY.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the general safe, efficient, profitable daily management of emergency and pre-set derailment operations of a single derailment operating division.
• Maintain ongoing business relations with customers of derailment services within the assigned division market.
• Supervise personnel and equipment in the performance of on-call wreck-site work, equipment repair, maintenance and readiness at the division shop, and other non-wreck general services for railroad customers.
• Establish positive business relationships with divisional customers and assist in generating new and repeat business.
• Propose job bids for approval and troubleshoot customer complaints associated with divisional services.
• Assist with recruiting, selecting, placing, and arranging job training for division personnel.
• Plan and schedule work to ensure readiness, mobilization, response time, and efficiency of operations.
• Obtain appropriate permits for the movement of divisional equipment and ensure compliance with applicable travel requirements.
• Utilize shop time efficiently for training, equipment readiness, and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Enforce work, safety, and conduct rules and assist with disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, wage changes, and promotions.
• Manage compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, DOT regulations, billing, purchasing, equipment usage, and reporting requirements.
• Manage labor, equipment, and operating costs within approved budgets.
• Establish safe operating procedures and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Manage maintenance and repair programs for vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Schedule personnel for non-wreck customer work while maintaining emergency response readiness.
• Maintain divisional records and prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Ensure personnel records are current and complete.
• Participate in annual goal setting and budgeting activities.
• Keep the Regional Operations Manager informed of significant divisional issues, opportunities, and competitive activities.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the management of derailment operations, or other related experience in heavy equipment and recovery-type operations.
• Three to five years of operator experience in derailment or similar recovery operations.
• Experience with operations and scheduling activities, with emphasis on maintaining good employee relations.
• Ability to train employees in derailment equipment operation.
• Basic personal computer data entry and retrieval skills.
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs preferred.
• Basic business math skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements: 

• Mobility to participate in frequent travel within the divisional market and to locations outside the market area.  
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds in the performance of duties.  
• Ability to use radio and telephone communication equipment.  
• Agility to navigate into confined spaces. 

Environmental Conditions: 

• Performs duties in multiple environments, including office settings and outside wreck-site locations.  
• Works in and around moving vehicles and equipment.  
• Exposure to various weather conditions.  
• Must wear appropriate PPE required for wreck-site visits.  
• Extensive travel to wreck sites. 

Benefits:  R.J Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members:

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
  • 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
    • Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R.J Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free work place. R.J Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J Corman a safe and drug free company.