HSR Supervisor Tech - 90413112 - Philadelphia

HSR Supervisor Tech - Philadelphia

Date: Jul 17, 2026 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104 Company: Amtrak

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Job Summary

The High Speed Supervisory Technician is responsible for planning, leading, and directing employees in safe performance of their jobs in connection with cleaning, servicing, inspecting, testing and maintaining of High Speed Trainsets in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak Tier II guidelines and standards.

Essential Functions

• Supervises maintenance facility/yard operations related to assigned equipment inspection, testing and maintenance programs and coordinates the movement of High Speed Trainsets in order to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak Tier II standards on High Speed Trainset equipment.
• Plans, organizes, and maintains production schedules as applicable while operating within budget.
• Reviews work orders for assigned equipment, including planned corrective and preventive maintenance, and plans/assigns work.
• Ensures all inspection and work order results are properly recorded in WMS with attention to conditions found, performance measurements taken/recorded, symptoms noted, and inspections completed and/or deferred.
• Communicates and coordinates daily activities, mechanical issues, safety issues, material issues, etc. with appropriate departments and mechanical management.
• Provides constructive feedback and counsels and motivates employees relative to work performance; provides technical guidance and assistance to employees as needed.
• Maintains all required qualifications and certifications in order to perform inspections and supervise work according to state and federal requirements.
• Conducts safety meetings and implements inspection and mechanical service related safety plans and programs.
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Demonstrated experience working on machinery in an industrial, marine, railroad, or plant environment. Demonstrated experience diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical or mechanical systems. Demonstrated experience working with a computerized asset management and/or work management system. Some knowledge and experience related to safety program methodology and its application. Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certification applicable to assigned job. Leadership, decision making, and team building skills. Organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to read and interpret schematics and mechanical drawings. Understanding and working knowledge of equipment/system specifications and power tool operations. Understanding and working knowledge of various mechanical craft duties. Demonstrated computer skills. Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

Some supervisory experience in an operating environment. Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment. Knowledge of accepted industry quality standards and railroad quality standards. Demonstrated experience in working with WMS, SAP, ARROW, and other Amtrak automated programs. Some college or technical school and/or journeyman qualification. Communications and Interpersonal Skills Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.