Mechanical Foreman I - Corwith, IL

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Job Location:Corwith
Other Potential Locations:Corwith, IL
Anticipated Start Date:03/16/2025
Number of Positions:1
Salary Range:$97,800
Salary Band:28

Communication with applicants may be done via email. Please check your email daily.

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise shop craft employees to safely execute terminal or shop operating plan.
• Ensure labor and equipment is positioned to inspect, test and repair equipment to meet the needs of the daily plan.
• Prepare and conduct job safety briefings with all employees.
• Provide periodic updates to General Foreman to ensure daily plan requirements are met.
• Schedule repairs away from terminal to ensure equipment is returned to service quickly.
• Provide technical support to apprentice employees.
• Provide information to assess equipment damage and derailment recovery processes.
• Ensure compliance with BNSF's employment policies, safety rules, scheduled agreements and Association of American Railroads (AAR)/Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
• Conduct operational testing to support safety action plans.
• Shift, week-end and holiday work is required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be proficient in coordinating information from several sources to move cars and locomotives.
• Must supervise and motivate scheduled (union represented) employees.
• Candidate must demonstrate initiative and decisiveness and be able to inspire others to excel.
• Must have basic accounting and computer skills and possess technical ability to conduct analysis of computer generated reports.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines and handle conflict resolution.
• Capable of working in a shop or field environment, climbing ladders and walking on uneven surfaces safely.
• First Line Supervisor (FLS) certified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knowledge of locomotive and/or freight car maintenance practices including American Association of Railroads (AAR), Federal Railroad Association (FRA) equipment repair regulations and BNSF Policies and Procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Candidate must have previous mechanical department or equivalent industry experience.
• Basic knowledge of railroad craft union agreements.
• Basic skills in the use of Microsoft desktop applications including Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Basic knowledge of company operations relative to the Mechanical Department.

RELOCATION: Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.

TRAVEL: Travel may be required for this position.