Sr Field Engineer

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Manage the day-to-day operations of the contractor protection groups across the New York Division. Daily tasks will include responsibilities in both the office and the field in all types of weather conditions to support a 24/7 operation. Territory is across the New York Division (Holmes – CP216), including Sunnyside Yard (SSYD). Will also serve as occasional support for track usage coordination and planning across New York Division.

• Coordinate, schedule, and direct manpower resources for contractor protection for all 3rd party project activities within the territory, in order to accomplish and adhere to established work schedules.
• Remain available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and interruptions to the operations. Support planned work on weekends and nights in the field.
• Schedule technical training, safety training, safety compliance training, and physical exams for all direct reports.
• Observe field activities to ensure conformance with safety protocols and correct activities that do not conform when necessary.
• Report observations to drive improvement in the overall safety culture. Implement safety work plans for the prevention and elimination of personal injuries and hazardous conditions on Amtrak property and the right-of-way.
• Monitor work performance in the field and audit technical procedures.
• Investigate accidents and respond as required. Ensure compliance with current collective bargaining agreements and recommend formal discipline as warranted.
• Develop and publish schedule for New York Division track outages when required. Host and/or participate in meetings to discuss and coordinate track outages across departments.
• Work with senior managers to provide efficient outages when required, considering the impact on production schedules and train service.
• Coordinate work across departments—interfacing with Transportation and Mechanical to ensure safe and efficient train movement in conjunction with planned work.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.

• Proficient in interfacing with employees at all levels and collaborating across IMCS and Transportation Departments.
• Skilled and experienced in MS Office, including creating spreadsheets, presentations, and memorandums.
• Demonstrates expertise in railroad infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and construction, with basic knowledge of related crafts.
• Knowledgeable in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional processes, including track and OCS outages.
• Familiar with Federal Railroad Regulations, including Roadway Worker Protection.

The salary/hourly range is $ – $. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer…