Manager Mechanical Components – Air Brake and Specialized Equipment

CSX Transportation • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Manager Mechanical Components – Air Brake and Specialized Equipment provides operations leadership and establishes field management best practices for quality and safety in the inspection, repair, and troubleshooting of railcars and locomotives. The role supports equipment reliability and helps prevent line-of-road failures and train stops.

The manager conducts operational assessments and helps develop corrective action plans to ensure compliance with Association of American Railroads (AAR) rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and CSX policies. The role manages car and locomotive improvement projects, process and system implementations, information management, standardization of work practices, and other initiatives supporting departmental and regional goals. It also serves as a subject matter expert on regulations, workmanship, processes, and procedures, and provides technical expertise to operating managers.

The position coaches and develops field management, advances standardized work practices through training and systems, and supports accurate cost estimates for incident-related damage and repairs. Work may involve varied shifts in a 24/7 operation, including weekends, and may take place outdoors, at heights, around heat-intensifying equipment, and around hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Associate degree or other two-year degree.
• At least 5 years of railroad experience associated with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Knowledge of railroad operations.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Knowledge of basic car design and component functions.
• Locomotive mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic knowledge.
• Familiarity with AAR Field and Office manuals and the AAR billing process.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence managers.
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to union employees, managers in other departments, and senior managers.
• Analytical skills to identify root causes of incidents and accidents and develop action plans.
• Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work different shifts as assigned in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends.
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as welding shields, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Ability to work with equipment that intensifies heat, hazardous materials on an occasional basis, and at elevated heights.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or other four-year degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in train inspections, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze line-of-road failures, train incidents, and train stops, and work with field personnel to develop corrective action plans.
• Ensure corrective-action steps are implemented and equipment complies with regulatory requirements, AAR rules, and CSX policies and procedures.
• Conduct operational assessments and review work practices for compliance with applicable FRA and EPA regulations, AAR rules, and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve management reporting, information flow and management, business processes, organizational planning, and training systems.
• Manage and direct car and locomotive improvement projects, process and system implementations, and other initiatives supporting departmental and organizational goals.
• Develop training and systems that advance field management work processes and standardize work practices.
• Establish field management best practices for inspection quality and safe repair of cars and locomotives.
• Coach, develop, and mentor field management to support compliance with AAR and FRA rules and regulations, CSX Mechanical Operating Standards, and inspection and repair best practices.
• Assist field managers with accurate cost estimates for car and locomotive damages resulting from incidents and repairs in Railroad Accident Reporting.
• Perform other activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, wellness programs, and customizable coverage options.
• Opportunities for development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree