https://up.jobs/job/opening/094023
OMT Mechanical
Description
We are seeking results-oriented and dedicated individuals to lead our organization into the future! As a Mechanical Locomotive Manager in the Operations Management Training (OMT) program, you will gain experience in transportation and mechanical operations and the skills to lead a team! Once training is complete, you will be assigned to a work location where you will lead the inspection, maintenance and repair of locomotives. We are powered by our people, will you join our team?
The OMT program offers 4 classes each year – January, April, July and September. Mechanical OMT’s have approximately 9 to 12 months of on-the-job training combined with formal classroom instruction.
Salary Information:
- Starting salary: $78,400*
- End of Core Training: $3,500 increase**
- At assignment: $85,700*
*Based on skills and experience. Assignment made upon completion of the training program. **Salary increase may vary based on performance, training, and assignment schedule.
Accountabilities
- Lead a diverse crew of employees to ensure production schedules are met
- Improve facility performance and exceed customer expectations by applying LEAN tools to production processes
- Lead problem solving and process standardization
- Work with craft workers to improve technical standards
- Lead, improve and sustain safety processes at the workplace
- Lead environmental stewardship at the railroad facilities
- Conduct regular employee performance evaluations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills
- GPA of 2.7 or higher
- Advanced analytical skills
- Advanced problem solving skills
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
- Valid driver’s license
- A Bachelor’s degree or will have a Bachelor’s degree within the next 12 months
Preferred
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
- Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience in an operations or safety sensitive position such as industrial operations, heavy machinery, transportation, manufacturing, railroad, farming, or military
- At least one year experience in a leadership role
- At least one year experience in lean manufacturing or Reliability Centered Maintenance
Physical Requirements
- Must have normal color vision
- Must be able to detect and interpret different visual color signals and displays, and identify and determine the speed of moving objects at near or far distances
Work Conditions
- Must be willing to relocate
- Work Conditions: Job assignments will include working 12 hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays and working on call
- Agree to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires
- 18 years of age or older
- Must not have interviewed for this position within the last 2 years
- Willingness to practice safe work habits
- In the past 36 months, and in connection with the operating of a motor vehicle, you must not have had any of the following: (1) the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver’s license in an incident involving drugs or alcohol; (2) your participation in diversion or probation, or a guilty plea, in a drug or alcohol-related driving incident; OR (3) you refused to take a drug or alcohol test
- Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
- Benefit information can be found under the Benefits section on up.jobs (https://up.jobs/why/benefits/index.htm)
COVID-19: Union Pacific will comply with all federal executive orders requiring employees to be fully vaccinated or request a medical or religious accommodations. The vaccine requirement is currently suspended pending legal action. Union Pacific will update applicants and employees with any further information.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation: Union Pacific supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer here. Union Pacific is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where equal employment opportunities are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or genetic information. Union Pacific strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on protected status. Union Pacific is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment of individuals with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please use this link here to submit a request.