About this opportunity
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. lists this Director Engineering opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Category : Field Operations Management
Requisition Number : DIREC
Full-Time
Locations
Kyle Railroad Company (KYLE)
Phillipsburg, KS , USA
The person in this position oversees maintenance and construction on assigned Genesee & Wyoming fixed properties. This person is responsible for the training of and enforcement of policies governing engineering and safety. A detailed knowledge of engineering policies is required and necessary to develop actions plans and coordinate company resources to assist in the completion of capital projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be responsible for safety performance of Genesee & Wyoming engineering forces
Enforce Genesee & Wyoming’s safety and engineering policies
Oversee maintenance and construction on assigned Genesee & Wyoming fixed properties, including right of way, track, structures, buildings, and signal and communication systems
Provide support for roadmasters of individual properties
Provide assistance with maintenance planning and the development of annual capital plans
Request material orders and contract agreements to ensure maintenance projects are completed
Take emergency calls and oversee repair of damaged facilities
Review daily reports and material usage
Perform all engineering office duties
Provide support with expertise in FRA track standards and AREMA standard specifications
Provide support with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Provide support with FRA roadway-worker requirements and track-worker safety
Oversee inspection and reports
Assist with planning and presenting training classes for engineering forces
Interact with federal, state, and local agencies
Travel as needed to support each individual property
Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Fifteen years of railroad engineering experience (combined field and management positions)
Willingness to travel (up to 50 percent)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Valid driver’s license
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
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