Manager, Mechanical (Locomotive Electrician Experience Required)
About The Position
The person in this position will be a working electrical mechanic that travels to railroad properties in assigned territory, SC/NC/TN region. Must be willing to work hands-on and travel (Locomotive Electrician Experience Required). The person in this position manages projects and employees in the maintenance of the locomotive or railcar fleet. He or she ensures that all G&W safety rules and practices for Mechanical Department employees are followed explicitly. This person manages the maintenance and repair of locomotives and railcars so that they meet FRA standards, while reducing life-cycle costs and increasing reliability and availability.
Requirements
- Locomotive Electrician Experience Required
- Five years of experience maintaining diesel locomotives or railcars
- Knowledge of the safe handling of hazardous and nonhazardous waste products
- Knowledge of all aspects of the maintenance and repair of locomotives’ mechanical and electrical systems
- Knowledge of FRA and company maintenance procedures; knowledge of AAR and FRA regulations pertaining to car repair and inspections (if maintaining railcars)
- Good computer skills; uses Microsoft Word and Excel daily
- Ability to understand oral or written instructions and execute them to achieve desired results
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with other department heads and supervisors
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid drivers license
Nice To Haves
- An Associate degree or technical degree in a related field is a plus
- Prior supervisory experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Ensure and audit compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations, per AAR and FRA regulations
- Maintain employee safety records regarding scheduled safety-rule presentations, job briefings, and safety films; prepare schedules for these events
- Assist in the work process to maintain locomotive periodic-maintenance schedules and advise Transportation when locomotives must be directed to the shop
- Assist in the work process to manage bad-order railcars to ensure they are moved to the shop and repaired in a timely manner to limit car-hire and down time
- Certify locomotive maintenance files to comply with FRA regulations and G&W rules for record retention
- Coordinate and schedule activities related to car and/or locomotive repair to ensure there is available manpower, shop space, and material to complete the task
- Assist in preparing budget and working within budgetary restraints
- Assist in developing capital spending plan
- Maintain optimum inventory level to support repair activities
- Coordinate employee safety and technical and environmental training
- Provide technical expertise as necessary in support of mechanical operations
- Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision & Telehealth
- Life Insurance
- Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Railroad Retirement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- On the Job Training
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
