Director Engineering

Savannah, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Field Operations Management

Job Summary

SUMMARY:

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.

*This position may be based at any location within the division/territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be responsible for safety performance of Genesee & Wyoming engineering forces

Enforce Genesee & Wyomings 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:

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Valid drivers 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.

Required Experience:

Director

SUMMARY: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 necessar...