Supervisor Railroad Operations - CEMEX

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.  Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off,  employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.

Job Summary

The Operations Supervisor at the Western Railroad will be responsible for daily inbound and outbound train operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Abide by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines 
• Must be able to appropriately test and evaluate the knowledge and skills of locomotive engineers
• Supervise train movements and any employees connected with that movement
• Maintains locomotives; inspects machinery, orders parts, coordinates with contractors, supervises and participates in mechanical and electrical repairs
• Serves as train dispatcher
• Assists in interpreting new FRA regulations and in developing operating rules
• Assists in implementation of the railroad's Locomotive Engineer Certification Program by serving as Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers and conducting necessary testing and supervision required by that position
• Assists in planning daily and weekly work plans regarding the scheduling of trains and maintenance work
• Responsible for completing records associated with railroad trains and switching
• Trains new employees in the proper methods of performing the tasks of conductor and locomotive engineer
• Ensures compliance with Federal Railroad Administration, Railroad Operating and Safety Rules, and other applicable Federal, State, County, or City rules, ordinances, regulations, and standards
• Assists in preparing railroad operating budget and makes recommendations in securing outside contractors for locomotive maintenance and inspection
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the following
• Three(3) years of experience in railroad operations and railroad track maintenance;
• Must be certified as a locomotive engineer under a Certification Program approved by the Federal Railroad Administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of Federal Railroad Administrations regulations
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices with the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, schedule, and execute railroad train and switching operations.
• Skill in operating and conducting a railroad locomotive and train using proper train handling methods and techniques

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors.
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location 

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act.  CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomación genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.