Supt Safety and Operating Practices (Belen, NM)

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Date: Oct 29, 2024

Location: Belen, NM, US, 87002

Company: BNSF

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Job Location: Belen
Other Potential Locations: Belen, NM 
Anticipated Start Date: 12/02/2024
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary Range: $115,500 - $145,200

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Who we are and what we do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety, service, and who take pride in delivering the nation’s freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. The BNSF rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

 

What we believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

  • be treated with dignity and respect.
  • have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
  • have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

 

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our diverse Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve, and through diversity and inclusion training programs. It’s through our actions that we create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that truly encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

-BNSF

The Supt Safety & Operating Practices (SSOP) is responsible for supervising a team of scheduled employees and providing oversight and management of all certification and testing compliance with Transportation on each division.  The SSOP will also provide direction and guidance to all departments, including Safety Coordinators so that activities, events, procedures, and information are aligned across the division.

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Lead proactive safety initiatives and programs across the division on SST, SACP, BAPP
  • Assist supervisors and managers of all departments on accident, incident, and injury protocol
  • Provide oversight for PTC, trip optimizer, crew qualifications, RCO and other emerging locomotive based technologies on the division 
  • Liaison with the system operating practices group
  • Proactively identify safety and testing trends to remove risk
  • Provide oversight of general notices, general orders, timetables and division playbooks
  • Lead, teach, and develop FLS and other leaders on effective messaging and coaching that supports our path to zero
  • Foster relationships with regulatory departments, foreign carriers and switching companies as it pertains to safety and train operations
  • Responsible for the LETP program, which determines hiring needs
  • Monitor reporting of rail equipment incidents, train separations and locomotive failures and work with system mechanical and division leadership to improve velocity and effectively manage volume on the division
  • Coordinate safe and economical train and switch engine operations within the division
  • Lead local site safety meetings to provide utmost value in helping make the terminal, division, region and system as safe as possible
  • Coordinate EST and Approaching Others training to continue to move us toward proactive risk identification vs. reactive problem solving post incident
  • Coordinate with manager of Engineer Certification to maintain the BNSF Engineer Certification Program including the Suspension and Revocation Policy
  • Coordinate with System Operating Practices & Technical Training to develop training materials/programs to address new technology and providing technical training as required

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Must have 5 or more years of railroad experience
  • Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and odd hours
  • Must be willing and able to travel approximately 60-70% of the time
  • Must have working knowledge of union agreements, rules, company policies and FRA regulations
  • Proven ability to identify safety problems impacting operations
  • Proficient in communicating and expressing ideas verbally and in writing
  • Capable of working well under pressure, controlling emotional situations, and taking responsibility for actions

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Locomotive Engineer and Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE) Certifications
  • Experience with electronic air brake systems, track/train dynamics, distributed power, remote control equipment and training
  • Managerial experience as a Terminal Mgr, Mgr Safety, Terminal Superintendent, or Superintendent Operations

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Railroad Retirement
  • Life Insurance
  • Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

  •     Criminal history 
  •     Last 7 years of driving history
  •     Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
  •     Social Security number
  •     Education
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
  •     Medical evaluation
  •     Drug Screen
  •     Other elements as needed
DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.
 
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at www.tsa.gov/for-industrytwic.
 
BNSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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