Manager of Rail Safety Training - Fairfield, AL

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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.

Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

General Purpose

This senior-level position will be a major contributor to the development and growth of both new and experienced team members, by developing, revising, and delivering classroom, computer based, simulator, and hands-on training for various railroad positions and crafts, with a primary focus on Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Demonstrate by example as a safety manager with genuine care and passion, to empower all fellow team members to be an integral and valuable part of our Safety Culture

· Develop, review, and revise training and testing programs with other Safety Managers as needed, as well as assist with training and operational needs for new start-up operations

· Lead and demonstrate hands-on field training using on-site railroad equipment and tools

· Identify and eliminate hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors of all associated tasks and jobs

· Communicate, support, and advise location managers of training and documentation requirements for team members to comply with Company policies, and local, state, and federal regulatory agencies

· Conduct and lead efforts in correctly performing individual efficiency testing and audits to determine safety compliance, proficiency in work practices, knowledge of safeguards and desire for continuous improvement

· Continue education and knowledge through continued professional development through regulatory research, self-study, seminars, conferences, and meetings to ensure best practices are maintained during industry changes

· Assist in recognizing, developing, and implementing proactive preventative actions measures such as near misses, safety suggestions and concerns, etc.

Qualifications

· Minimum of high school education or equivalent (GED)

· Minimum of 3 years of operating experience as a full-time certified freight conductor

· Minimum of 3 years of operating experience as a certified train service engineer (Class I Railroad preferred)

· Supervisory experience in operating department as a Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineer (DSLE), Road Foreman of Engines (RFE) or equivalent is preferred

· Must have the ability to perform outdoor field training for prolonged periods, as both ground-level conductor/switchman instructor and in-cab instructor engineer

· Must possess strong analytical, written and oral communication skills

· Experience working with basic office computer programs (PPT, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

· Must possess strong work ethic and lead by example in meeting schedules, appointments, and timelines

Must be proficient, skilled, and knowledgeable in :

· Railroad Safety Rules

· Railroad Operating Rules (General Code of Operating Rules preferred), Special Instructions and Timetables

· Air Brake and Train Handling Rules, and Train Handling Techniques

· Railcar Inspections and Air Brake Tests

· Railroad Main Track Operating Methods (Block Signal Systems, Track Warrants, etc.)

· Basic Locomotive Mechanical Knowledge and Online Troubleshooting

Reporting Relationships

The Manager of Rail Safety Training reports directly to the Senior Manager of Rail Safety Training. This position will work directly with all team members, supervisors, and managers in providing assistance, guidance, instruction, training, inspecting, reporting and providing timely accomplishment in meeting all safety requirements thus assuring protection of team members and assets.

Certificate and Licenses

· Must currently hold an FRA Part 240 locomotive train service engineer certification

· Must currently hold an FRA Part 242 freight conductor certification

· Must possess a valid driver license with no restrictions