Harsco Rail, a worldwide division of Enviri Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway track Maintenance of Way (MoW) products and services with over 100 years of operations. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services, and quality maintenance from nine main locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Brazil, China, and Australia. Additional information can be found at www.harscorail.com.

JOB PURPOSE

• Supervise and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of driver/operators ensuring safe operations and OTM is fit for purpose.
• Drive and Operate OTMs safely & to be professional, competent & compliant in all aspects of your duties
• To be competent in basic maintenance, repairs & fault finding to OTMs.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Competency assessments carried out to plan
• Quality of documentation
• Machine availability
• Machine condition
• Number of internally conducted shifts
• Machine crew planning/rostering/overtime

Team Player

Openness and willingness to foster an environment of trust

Willingness to assist

Puts team before self

Accountable and holds team accountable

Dependable

Committed to goals

Balances Team and individual responsibilities

Consistently High results

Demonstrates resolve to exceed expectations

Targets Opportunities

Establishes goals and develops plans

Achieves goals through implementation of plan

Stays focussed

Is accountable for results

Integrity and ethics

Adheres to core values: Uncompromising Integrity and Ethics, The A team, Continuous Improvement and Value Creation

Seen as direct and truthful

Takes decisive action

Raises awareness and willing to challenge when integrity compromised

Ethical in thought word and deed

Promotes transparency

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Liaise with customer and Train operating companies as required
• Carry out safety briefs as required
• Make sure method statements and risk assessments are applied
• Update and carry out risk assessments as required
• Maintain regular contact with control centre
• Maintain regular contact with Operations Manager
• Maintain regular communication with team members
• Provide reports / information as required by Operations manager
• Notify and respond to accident and incidents as required
• Carry out assessing of staff as required and to plan
• Mentor staff as required and document progress/issues
• Comply with all statutory and company policies and procedures
• To undertake training and identify training requirements for the team
• To ensure all machine defects are reported appropriately
• To drive, operate and conduct OTM in line with procedures
• Complete all necessary documentation
• Ensure machine is fit for purpose as per the operations manual
• Identify route learning/refreshing requirements for team
• To work to, and assist with roster planning/application as directed by the company
• To book hotels when lodging is required.
• To attend meetings as required
• To liaise with and respond to requests from Operations/Driver Standards Manager
• Ensure any spares used during the shift are reported to the maintenance department.
• Report Faults
• Carry out machine repairs as required in line with own competence
• Use tools and equipment provided on the machine
• Carry out site visits to assist planning of upcoming work as requested by the customer

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work.
• Contribute to the delivery of company occupational health and welfare, safety, and environmental improvement plans.
• Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent.
• To comply with Risk Assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer.
• Co-operate with your employer on health, safety, and environment.
• Make safe any unsafe conditions where practical and challenge unsafe work practices.
• Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences
• Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents and near misses
• Additional responsibilities as identified for Supervisors in PRO/S/G/015

Harsco is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.