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Reference #: 941397200As we move America's workforce toward the future, our goal is to connect businesses and communities across the country. The safety of our passengers, our more than 20,000 colleagues, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to your effortsOur values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.SUMMARY:This internship provides the opportunity to work as part of the Industrial Engineering team to help identify, develop and implement business process improvements for Amtrak's Engineering Department. This will be done by examining industry best practices, benchmarking results and reviewing work practices, policies, procedures, data, budgets, agreements, work standards and other relevant documentation.This is an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and growing team with an impact on Amtrak nationwide.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide personal leadership in safety, reliability, and efficiency Assist in the development of knowledge-based methods of improvement in the execution of infrastructure maintenance and capital replacement Support the planning process for the construction, maintenance and repair of railroad infrastructure including Track, Structures, Communications and Signaling, Electric Traction and related facilities Support projects to improve infrastructure reliability and determine the best use of personnel for safe, cost-efficient operations and maximum productivity Assist in the evaluation of internal processes and controls and recommend enhancements to data retrieval, documentation and process flow Assist in the development of business cases to ensure that major financial improvements and business process changes are supported with sound financial analysis to improve maintenance procedures and reduce whole-life cost of our assets Provide analytical support for process-improvement projects including time studies, process documentation, process implementation and statistical data analysis Assist in the development and adoption of the Maximo Asset Management system in support of data-driven decision making from field personnel to company leadershipMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Public Administration or related analytical disciplines Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higherPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proven leadership experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Willingness to work in both office and field locations to obtain technical and operational experience Demonstrated interest or competency in public transportation or the rail industry Previous industry experience (internships, co-ops, professional) Ability to successfully prioritize and plan projectsCOMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:Must have excellent oral and written communication skillsRequisition ID:151876Posting Location(s):PennsylvaniaJob Family/Function:EngineeringRelocation Offered:NoTravel Requirements:NoneAmtrak employees power our progress through their performance.We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job - we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, compe
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