What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rail Technical Director position at Keolis North America LLC?
Knowledge and Experience : A minimum of 10 years of Rail operations experience is requiredKnowledge of various rail modes such as Commuter Rail, Light Rail, and / or Streetcar preferredKnowledge of Operations of DMUs and EMUs requiredKnowledge of Maintenance of Equipment (DMUs and EMUs) and Maintenance of Way (Track, Signaling and Communications, OCS, Catenary-free solutions, etc.) requiredKnowledge of FRA and FTA regulations requiredKnowledge of Customer Service, Mobilizations / Transitions, Planning & Scheduling, Safety & Training, and / or Security, Labor / Unions as it applies to operations, requiredMust have experience writing technical documents (including but not limited to plans, SOPs, etc.)Experience working as Project Director / Manager and / or on pursuits preferredManagement experience preferredCollege degree preferredSkills : Excellent management skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent writing skillsExcellent communication skillsKey Accountabilities : Business DevelopmentServes as Project Director, Lead SME and technical writer for pursuitsServes as key point of contact for leading Rail pursuitsLeads technical analyses and due diligences in areas such as operations, train and infrastructure maintenance, planning and scheduling and runcutting and rostering, safety & security, etc.Lead research and review of documents and plans, with a focus on Operations, Maintenance, Customer Service, Mobilizations / Transitions, Planning & Scheduling, Safety & Training, and / or Security, Labor / Unions, requiredLead the development of technical plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs)Participates in technical reviews and discussionsLeads technical presentation to governanceAssist with pricing activitiesCollaborationManages Rail Operations and Maintenance SMECollaborates with Pricing, and other support functionsSupports other activities as needed by the VP of Rail DevelopmentAdditional Statements : Drug and alcohol screening : Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.Safety commitment : Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. Environmental commitment : Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.EEO statement : Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Disclaimer and closing statement : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible
