Senior Locomotive Engineer

**Company:** Northern Plains Railroad, Inc. **Business Unit:** ALL **Department:** Industrial Switching **Travel:** 0% **Schedule**: Part\-time as needed. **Summary:** The Senior Locomotive Engineer is in direct control of safe train movements (stopping, starting, backing, etc.), and is responsible for obeying all directions and signals from other personnel in the movement of trains. Ensure safe and efficient train and switching operations. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities are, but are not limited to:** * Knows and understands the requirements of FRA Rules and Regulations. * Oral communication via train radio with Superintendent and train crews. * Accountable for compliance of all operating rules, policies, and guidelines. * Must be capable of obtaining and keeping current engineer certification (FRA requirement). * Read and interpret orders, schedules, and other written instructions received from the train dispatcher and discuss their contents with other crew members. * Perform switching, assembling, and disassembling of trains. * Properly and safely engage/release hand brakes and operate rail yard switches. * Inspects couplings and air hoses to ensure they are securely fastened. * Attend rules and safety classes and ensure all rules are followed as directed by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies. * Inspects freight cars, locomotives, and other equipment to ensure compliance with FRA and Company rules. * Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs. * Observe tracks to detect and report obstructions. * Utilizes/understand hand signals, two\-way radios, and cell phones for communication with other train crew members and dispatchers. * Operate locomotives to transport freight or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards. * Inspect locomotives before, during, and after each run to check fuel levels, supplies, and mechanical problems. * Prepares accurate reports as required by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies. * Any other duties as assigned by the Company. Trains run day and night, so shift flexibility is a must. Shifts may include morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight. Overtime, weekend, and holiday hours may also be required. * Will perform work on Northern Plains Railroad as directed. **Competencies:** To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: * 3\+ years Qualified Engineer experience, required. * Thorough knowledge of FRA requirements specific to the operation and movement of trains. * Self\-motivated. * Basic problem solving and root cause analytics. * Interpersonal skills, ability to solve conflict, ability to balance team and individual responsibilities. * Strong oral and written communication; ability to speak and write clearly and informatively. * Ability to maintain professionalism and approach others in a tactful manner. * Ability to react well u...