Locomotive Engineer Trainee Jobs in Springfield, NJ

Job Title: Rules Examiner

Department: Safety

MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad

Primary Location(s): Various

Salary Range: $140,022.84

Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Non-DOT Regulated/Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation: Non-agreement

Closing Date (if applicable): Until Filled

Shift (if applicable):

Title 55-a (yes or no): Not Applicable

Other: Telework eligible

ABOUT THE AGENCY 

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities for its employees.

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

JOB SUMMARY 

The Rules Examiner is responsible for ensuring compliance with Metro-North Railroad operating rules and applicable regulatory requirements through the conduct of field audits, employee instruction, and testing. This role supports the qualification and certification of employees in roadway worker protection and operating rules. The position also manages the delivery of training programs, including coordination with client departments, scheduling of trainees, management of resource needs, maintenance of required records, and completion of associated administrative responsibilities in support of safe and compliant railroad operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct annual qualification classes for Locomotive Engineers, Conductor Flags and Maintenance of Way employees in the instruction, interpretation, testing, examination, and qualification of Operating Rules, with emphasis on Roadway Worker Protection and compliance to the Federal regulation. Conduct Operational Testing audits of Conductor-Flags and M of W Department employees for compliance to Federal regulations governing Roadway Worker Protection.
• Provide other Operating and Engineering Department employees, Supervisors, Training Officers, and employees of freight tenant railroads with the instruction, interpretation, examination and qualification of Operating Rules, Special Instructions, Electrical Instructions for Operating Employees, Equipment Operating Instructions, Emergency Instructions, and applicable Federal Regulations.
• Work with the tenant freight railroads for compliance and review of current Operating Rules and Special Instructions including Positive Train Control. Conduct Operational Testing of tenant railroad employees for compliance with MNR Operating Rules and Federal Regulation
• Coordinate with Metro-North and CDOT Project Management to ensure compliance to the Roadway Worker Protection regulation.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling.  Manage team and individual performance.  Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Must be proficient in creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations on Operating Rules instruction in a classroom and field setting.
• Ability to effectively evaluate and interpret operationally critical documents and generate concise reports
• Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have proficient time management, planning, analytical and organizational skills
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)
• Must be available to work various days and hours, including nights and weekends
• Must be available to work along Metro-North Railroad territory.

The following is/are preferred: 

• Familiarity with Code of Federal Regulations Part 49: 214, 217, 218, 236
• Freight Railroad experience.
• Ability to identify potential risks and hazards to train operation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Power BI
• Experience in developing and delivering training
• Supervisory experience
• Familiarity with foreign/tenant railroad’s operating rules (NORAC, GCOR, CSX, NS, etc.)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) in Business Administration or related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials to include four (4) additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Rules Examiner, Conductor, Engineer or RTC in a Transportation/Operations environment.