Railroad Track Inspector

Job Description

• Prepares Federal Railroad Administration inspection reports, including reports of the violations and collects enough evidence to back up and support attorneys in event of a prosecution.
• Investigates complaints involving unsafe conditions of track or other subject areas of responsibility and interviews complainants, railroad officials, and any other required parties to assist in a thorough investigation of the complaint.
• Conducts safety meetings and determines the need for training sessions for railroad employees regarding proper and safe inspection and maintenance procedures for track and other roadway facilities.
• Participates in investigations of critical train accidents that result in serious injury to people or property damage that occurs on the railroad line of any carrier engaged in interstate or foreign commerce; determines probable cause of an accident or incident and whether any Federal regulations were violated.
• Assists in training candidates for acceptance into the State Participation Program for track inspection, evaluates the progress of the candidates, and provides detailed progress reports.
• Maintains contact with officials of railroads, rail labor organizations, and other Federal, State and local government employees in connection with track inspection and investigative issues.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Must have both of the following license/certification:

• U.S. Army Locomotive Engineer/Conductor License. This complies with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Code of Federal Regulation, Part 420.
• The Department of the Army Certification that meets the requirements of UFC to be registered as a Certified Railroad Track Inspector.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred experience with the following:

• Inspect and monitor functions of railroad track and structures in an assigned territory to ensure compliance with Federal safety and health regulations.
• Create and lead implementation of an inspection program to provide the greatest coverage of the railroad track network.
• Knowledge of track geometry, curvature, alignment of the track, smoothness, and the cross-level of the two rails, how to measure this, and detects locates, and evaluates deviations.
• Performs on-ground inspections of defects to determine the how serious the problems are, and determines the best way to correct them.
• Communicates track conditions to appropriate management so repairs can be scheduled.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $94770

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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