Road Foreman Job in Irving, USA

The Road Foreman will educate, promote, and monitor the safe work practices of operating crews for a given territory and enhance operating ability of Locomotive Engineers, ensuring effective and efficient application of NBMR’s operating rules, practices, safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform locomotive engineer train crew field evaluations
• Act as Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE) for assigned territory
• Act as Program Administrator for FRA part 240 and 242 locomotive engineer and conductor certification programs
• Point person for FRA part 228 hours of service tracking and verification of compliance
• Plan and execute remedial training activities for those found deficient through field evaluation and rules violations
• Coordinate and deliver / facilitate all conductor new hire training including oversight of field level on the job training
• Coordinate and oversee of triennial recertification training for conductors and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility
• Perform field efficiency testing
• Provide input to training course content in identified problem areas as observed in field evaluations and proficiency testing for educational purposes
• Point person to attend off-site training as required
• Deliver any skills training required for conductor and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility
• Respond to and provide expert analysis of download for train handling exceptions, incidents and derailments and implement corrective training when determined required
• Will require regular travel within state of Maine and occasional travel out of state and to Canada for training
• Be available for incident response 24/7.

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified locomotive engineer and conductor is required
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Previous experience with DSLE designation preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Must enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.