WSP-USA Hiring for Rail Compliance Inspector I at Washington, District Of Columbia Full Time

Rail Compliance Inspector I

Req ID 1452

Rail Compliance Inspector I

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all backgrounds. That’s why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for Rail Compliance Inspector(s) at the WMATA Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) . The function of this position is to conduct third-rail compliance inspection within the ROCC to ensure power is restored in a safe manner and all the relevant protocols and procedures are followed.

Your Impact

• Monitoring Restoration of Third Rail Power

• Ensuring that the power restoration process is followed and, if it is not, intervene, stop the process and inform the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent on duty in the ROCC

• Completing a recorded observation and verification that the correct steps in the process have been followed for every occurrence of power restoration across the system

• Signing off the decision to restore third rail power prior to power being restored.

• Monitoring Procedural Compliance during Emergency Incidents

• Providing a “second eye”, monitoring Operator actions and decision-making with regards to management of a pre-defined list of emergency incidents

• Complete a recorded observation and verification to assess whether Operators follow checklists during emergency incidents.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a rail & transit controller, traction power technician, rail power desk controller, or rail safety investigator

• Proven professional experience and familiarity with the importance and critical safety implications of adhering to operational procedures, and

• Must have proven strong communication skills (written and verbal) and high levels of emotional intelligence to effectively establish and manage professional relationships.

• Required to be on site in the ROCC at either Carmen Turner Facility or the back-up ROCC location of Jackson Graham Building.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

• Applicants must be able to pass a background/criminal history check

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or coursework toward Engineering, Construction, Process Engineering, or Transportation Management fields of study

Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Successful applicant must be able to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their start date or prior to December 8, 2021, whichever is later, or be granted an exemption based on a disability or sincerely held religious belief. If you cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability or a sincerely-held religious belief, you may submit anaccommodation request (https://wspushr.formstack.com/forms/reasonable_accommodation_log) to WSP’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination here – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html .

Additional Details

• Required Education: High School Diploma / GED

• Minimum Years Experience: 5 years

• Travel Required: N/A – No travel required

• Job Status: Regular

• Employee Type: Full

• Primary Location: WASHINGTON – 23RD STREET NW

• All locations: US-DC-Washington

About WSP USA

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.