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.. CONTROL SYSTEMS
TRAINS AND TECHNOLOGY

If you are a professional with outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with an interest in technology and the Railway Industry and a strong desire to advance your sales career you’ll want to investigate this exciting opportunity further. As a key member of our account management team you are someone who understands the industry. An understanding of locomotives combined with a background in controls and/or automation would certainly be a plus.

Our staff is dedicated to quality. We have implemented our products with leaders in the railroad industry throughout the world. Our products are used extensively in both the US and globally.We offer our customers microprocessor-based railroad hardened products with a proven track record of improving locomotive performance. Our sales and technical support teams have more than 200 years of combined experience in the locomotive industry.

The primary challenge of this position will be to seek out new applications of our various technologies. This position will interface with a variety of people from senior management, engineers, technical service staff and shop floor personnel.

Responsibilities include

  • Managing relationships within our current customer base
  • Increasing penetration of our current products
  • Seeking out new opportunities for product line expansion
  • Developing business opportunities in other functional areas of our rail customers

    Education Bachelor’s degree electrical or mechanical engineering

    Related Experience Five to seven years sales experience

    You will be given a high degree of individual freedom and will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of projects and people. This open environment will allow your ingenuity to shine. ZTR offers one of the most dynamic working environments in the high tech industry, with a competitive range of employee benefits including continuing education and training, professional memberships, social events, 401(k) program, and defined pension benefits, just to name a few!

    Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you!

    Come Grow with Us!
    Send us your resume and covering letter and salary expectations by
    e-mail to the
    Attention of: Joanne Whaley
    Manager, Human Resource Department
    E-mail: acctmgr@ztr.com
    www.ztr.com



    We thank all applicants, however,
    only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
    No phone calls, please.
    ZTR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

      

    SENIOR BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST

    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state public agency operating some of the busiest and most important transportation links in the New York/New Jersey region. We are currently seeking a Senior Business Process Analyst to serve in the Business Process Analysis Division (BPA) of the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH).

    Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager - BPA, the selected incumbent will conduct responsible and complex analysis to support the review, development and implementation of critical business processes that ensure the alignment of BPA objectives into key department projects. Specific examples include: serving as a master plan Senior Analyst to implement changes in facility workflow, maintenance requirements, operational procedures, staffing levels and training needs as a result of replacing the existing fleet with newly designed rail cars; creating simulation models to evaluate manpower, train schedule and capital investment alternates for potential service planning scenarios under consideration; developing queuing models to ensure optimal customer flow as new station enhancements are implemented; generating sophisticated business analyses to justify agency investment in state-of-the-art fare collection technologies; conducting efficiency studies to support the new signal system program; and refining department performance measurements with meaningful metrics to drive division and unit-level action planning.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Industrial Engineering, Management Science, Operations Research or an MBA with a concentration in Quantitative Methods.
  • Demonstrated experience in quickly learning, understanding and implementing complex processes or procedures through business process analysis, modeling, re-engineering, and process mapping techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management methodologies including the creation of work breakdown structures (WBS) and utilization of project management software tools such as Micro Soft Project.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and team management skills including the ability to assemble, lead and manage project teams, and effectively collaborate with superiors, peers and co-workers.
  • Demonstrated research, analytical, decision-making and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure in an organized manner while consistently meeting tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated experience making presentations to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

    Desired:

  • 7-plus years of rail industry operating experience, knowledge of rail cars, signal and fare collection systems.

    Application Process:

    The Port Authority offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

    Interested applicants can apply directly online to this position by visiting www.JoinThePortAuthority.com. Follow the instructions to view job postings, and please include the reference number “8059” in the keyword search box.

    Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    PRINCIPAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR

    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state agency responsible for promoting transportation and commerce, operating some of the busiest and most important transportation links in the region. We are currently seeking a Principal Safety and Environmental Coordinator to serve in the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH).

    Responsibilities:
     Under general supervision of the Manager, System Safety & Environmental Management Division (SSEM), the successful incumbent will assist in developing and implementing rail rapid transit system safety programs that provide for employee and customer safety, and for emergency management at all PATH facilities. Specific responsibilities include: providing oversight for workplace safety initiatives, including quality assurance, safety certification, hazard management, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance protocols, and training; updating and implementing PATH’s System Safety Program Plan; developing and conducting emergency response exercises and drills; conducting familiarization and training for emergency responders; carrying out accident investigations; and assisting in developing and implementing department sustainability and energy reduction strategies.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering or Industrial Hygiene.
  • Demonstrated experience developing safety assurance, change management and safety certification programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and FRA regulations; National - Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) guidelines; and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
  • The ability to review and comment on construction plans and specifications involving rail equipment, facilities and emerging technologies.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written skills.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking, communication, interpersonal, and motivation skills, and experience successfully working with diverse internal and external employee groups and organizations.
  • Skilled in project management, decision-making, problem analysis and resolution.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting familiarization and training for emergency responders, preferably at a rail transportation property.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting vehicle/equipment accident and personal injury investigations, preferably at a rail transportation property.
  • Physical ability to work in a railroad environment.

    Desirable:

  • Knowledge of current rail industry practice and emerging trends and technologies in rail car, maintenance of way and signal systems, including Rail Transit Safety standards and procedures.

    Application Process:

    The Port Authority offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

    Interested applicants can apply directly online to this position by visiting www.JoinThePortAuthority.com. Follow the instructions to view job postings, and please include the reference number “8053” in the keyword search box.

    Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     


    SALES EXECUTIVE — MAINTENANCE OF WAY

    We are searching for a motivated and energetic sales person to develop business relationships and sales with customers in the Eastern United States. Responsible for attracting new customers and continued support of existing accounts. Promote company’s total line of maintenance of way products; sales of new and used maintenance of way equipment; rental and leasing; and equipment repair parts. Accounts consist mainly of area Class 1 railroads, major transit authorities, shortline railroads and railroad contractors.

    RESPONSIBILITIES and REQUIREMENTS

    Ideal candidate will have degree and/or 5+ years of proven success in sales in the railroad industry. Candidates will be able to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with customer executives/managers, target new customers and develop relationships with executives/managers, develop and plan account revenue growth, and identify customer requirements to meet market demands within the railroad industry.

    Please send resume to: info@progressrail.com

     


    McGRATH LLC

    a Tulsa, OK based railroad contractor, is accepting applications for the following positions.

    • Railroad Track Foremen
    • Railroad Track Laborers
    • Backhoe Operators
    • CDL Drivers Heavy Haul
    • Railroad Equipment Operators

    Willing to travel, in the central U.S., as necessary.

    Contact
    Jon at 918-63O-7245
    or send a resume to
    McGRATH LLC
    Post Office Box 45O2
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    74159-O5O2
    FAX: 918-742-511O

      

    PROJECT MANAGERS

    Large NY based construction company is seeking to fill the following positions in the NYC area.

    Project Manager — Transit based project working in multiple NYC boroughs. Must have heavy construction, building and transit experience.

    Assistant Project Manager — Overseeing multiple projects. Must have transit and building experience.

    Project Assistant — Entry level. Will be assisting with multiple projects. Must have some exposure with building or transit work.

    In return, we offer an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, prescription drugs and a matching 401(k) plan.

    To apply, please send resume with salary requirements to:

    RT&S
    20 South Clark St., Suite 2450, Box 08041
    Chicago, IL 60603
    or e-mail to railgroup@sbpub-chicago.com
      

    FIELD ENGINEER

    Growing railroad supply firm requires a Field Engineer. 10-15 years of engineering experience preferred. Railroad experience valued, but not required.

    Contact: Wayne Ligato, President
    (800) 381-5808 or     wal@cmi-promex.com

      


    SALES MANAGER
    Midwest Region

    Unitrac Railroad Materials, Inc., a rapidly growing specialty trackwork manufacturer and distributor of New and Relay rail, is currently seeking a Sales Manager for its Midwest territory.

    This exciting, challenging and very rewarding position is ideal for a highly self-motivated person willing to travel extensively throughout the Midwest. The successful candidate must have a solid sales track record and the ability to establish and maintain strong customer relationships.

    Please submit resume to: ppietrandrea@unitracrail.com

    ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.

     


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