Deputy Division Engineer - 90000586 - New York

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position directly supports the Division Engineer by leading the multiple Sub-Division Assistant Division Engineers in the Communication and Signal (C&S) discipline for the New York Division.  It has overall responsibility for leading all aspects of the C&S infrastructure in the New York Division including ensuring safe work practices, overseeing asset inspection and maintenance processes, administrative oversight, leading the non-agreement and agreement workforces, budgetary management, and communications with senior leadership as well as internal and external partners and stakeholders.  The Deputy Division Engineer position requires 24/7 availability to oversee an around the clock workforce, lead the restoration of service due to railroad emergencies, and provide technical expertise to day-to-day Operations as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive improvement in safety performance of the Division through effective communication, direct oversight of safety activities, leading sub-division managers, and coaching of direct and indirect reports, as appropriate.
• Lead the maintenance activities for all C&S infrastructure in the New York Division in a manner that ensures a safe and dependable environment for train operations while working within the limitations of the annual operating plan.
• Responsible to ensure the Assistant Division Engineers and their subordinates have all aspects of their infrastructure meeting or exceeding current Amtrak standards and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
• Collects and develops the recommendations for the Capital Program that targets investment in critical priorities and drives improvement in the overall safety and reliability of the Division infrastructure.
• Ensures all Divisional Capital Projects are initiated and delivered in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee and be actively involved in the planning and monitoring of daily/weekly work plans to ensure proper prioritization, efficient utilization of limited resources (including track usage, force account, equipment, etc.), and effective execution of the work. Also, prioritize work where there may be conflicts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience and training in position of similar capacity.
• Nine (9) Years of relevant work experience and training in position of similar capacity.
• In lieu of a degree, thirteen (13) years of relevant work experience and training in position of similar capacity.
• Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in: MW-1000, NORAC, RWP, AMT-2, AMT-23, AMT-27, applicable FRA Rules & Regulations.
• Demonstrated experience as Assistant Division Engineer or equivalent position in the crafts involved.
• Must be able to interface with all levels of employees and both external and internal customers.  
• Must be skilled and experienced with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications to perform job functions.
• Expert level knowledge and experience in all facets of C&S inspection, maintenance, and construction as well as working knowledge of other crafts involved. 
• Demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, and budgeting capital maintenance activities for the railroad  
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional operating processes and procedures
• Possess expert level knowledge of and ability to apply Federal Railroad Regulations including Roadway Worker Protection and those pertaining to signals systems.
• Demonstrated effective communi