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General Foreman I - New Orleans

Your success is a train ride away! As we move Americas workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team? 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.

Job Summary

Oversee a team responsible for inspections, repairs, maintenance, and modifications for cars and/or locomotives, utilizing production machinery and materials. Manage a team of 50 to 75 personnel, ensuring efficient use of resources, timely work completion, high-quality output, and adherence to budget constraints. Responsibilities extend to commuter, regional, and state mechanical operations, including contractor management and oversight of multiple sites.

Essential Functions

• Supervises equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs to enhance availability and reliability.
• Provides primary leadership for shift or facility, ensuring effective communication of mechanical, safety, and material issues.
• Utilizes Safety Management System to identify and address risks through analysis and execution.
• Ensures compliance with Amtrak and regulatory requirements for rolling stock maintenance.
• Manages scheduling and execution of work orders, overseeing proper documentation and recording of results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills demonstrated
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Familiarity with industry quality standards and ISO quality procedures
• Understanding of mechanical crafts and labor contracts
• Capability to identify and implement change initiatives to address persistent issues