Traveling Mechanical Foreman

Position Summary

The Traveling Mechanical Foreman directs, administers, and oversees all the activities of the Mechanical Department on a system level for all OmniTRAX locomotives. Oversees the adherence to policies, goals, and operational objectives established by the Director of Mechanical to meet customer expectations and company goals. Demonstrates and adheres to the company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect, and teamwork to ensure successful partnerships with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Accountable to manage the day-to-day operations of the shop/facility to achieve area goals set forth by the Director of Mechanical.
• Provide recommendations to budget, including expenses and regulation, ensuring maximum cost effectiveness while continually improving fleet reliability across OmniTRAX managed railroads.
• Assist the Director of Mechanical performance goals and baseline performance measurements to achieve or exceed quality standards as determined by upper management.
• Support all railroads and daily locomotive power and assure requirements are met for operations through operating safely, efficiently, and within budget.
• Continuously audit and monitor operational workflows, create, and implement operational adjustments for continuous improvement.
• Support system mechanical and Director of Mechanical budget: adherence to prescribed budget, organize expense regulation ensuring cost-effective practices without compromising fleet reliability.
• Promote communication and adequate information flow within the organization; remain current with the latest OEM recommendations and communicate data to subordinates as required for efficient repairs.
• Responsible for locomotive records and reviewing in OmniTRAX locomotive software system monthly or as required.
• Oversee and support all mechanical AFE’s for the Director of Mechanical.
• Provide recommendations to railroads General Managers and Director of Mechanical on locomotive fleet upgrades.

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
• Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or safety glasses and fall protection.
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Non-Exempt level associates.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to team with execution of projects; set performance goals, and provide ongoing coaching of employees to achieve career objectives, cultivate a high-performance culture; build a leadership pipeline throughout the organization.
• Set the example, create, and lead the culture of mutual respect, cooperation, and attention to detail for employees to deliver profitable execution on business goals.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 6 years job Railroad Management (Mechanical) experience, or combination of education and experience.
• Work independently without supervision.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts ,231,232.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and create procedural instructions as required; effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, business associates, and the general public.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulatory documents.
• Working knowledge of FRA, AAR, OSHA, and EPA rules and regulations specific to Locomotive.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understand mathematical concepts for cost analysis and fundamental business practices applicable to local cost effectiveness and ROI; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram…