Manager of Equipment

Herzog•San Jose, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

TransitAmerica Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Manager of Equipment in San Jose, CA to join our team. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager, the Manager of Equipment has the overall responsibility and accountability for the safe performance of all aspects of passenger rolling stock maintenance with the authority to represent TASI on equipment maintenance program related issues. Carry out responsibilities following Company policies, contractual requirements and applicable laws and regulations. Perform all duties with proper safety and security standards to ensure the prompt delivery of clean, well maintained, and reliable equipment for daily service. Interface with local and nationwide Herzog/TASI employees and outside vendors, reporting agencies, client (JPB) and Corporate Headquarters personnel, organizations and/or government entities with jurisdiction over maintenance of equipment operations. Warranty administration of commuter rail equipment and materials. Operate and provide general housekeeping of JPB owned equipment maintenance facilities, equipment, and tooling. Reporting obligations to JPB, regulatory entities and internally are accurate, complete, and prompt. Oversight of all shop and yard activities and direct function’s including placement of trains on yard tracks, movement of equipment within the yard and instruction of road and pin-up crews on equipment movements that may not be performed by maintenance personnel. Review analysis of activities, costs, operations, and trends to decide department progress toward stated goals and objectives. Develop, implement, maintain, and provide oversight of the maintenance of equipment training/mentoring programs/personnel. This includes documenting and reporting these activities in a timely manner. Responsible for daily MOE reports and incident resolutions, audit and inspection of work orders/inspection dates/maintenance schedules. Inspect hazardous waste accumulation and storage, ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5-7 years of leadership experience in mechanical field, railroad experience preferred.
Working knowledge of budgets, financial statements, and the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
Experience with transportation operations, process improvement, and industry procedures.
Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Excellent leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, interpret, and prepare reports, correspondence, and technical documents.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Project).
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

railroad experience preferred

Responsibilities

Carry out responsibilities following Company policies, contractual requirements and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform all duties with proper safety and security standards to ensure the prompt delivery of clean, well maintained, and reliable equipment for daily service.
Interface with local and nationwide Herzog/TASI employees and outside vendors, reporting agencies, client (JPB) and Corporate Headquarters personnel, organizations and/or government entities with jurisdiction over maintenance of equipment operations.
Warranty administration of commuter rail equipment and materials.
Operate and provide general housekeeping of JPB owned equipment maintenance facilities, equipment, and tooling. Reporting obligations to JPB, regulatory entities and internally are accurate, complete, and prompt.
Oversight of all shop and yard activities and direct function’s including placement of trains on yard tracks, movement of equipment within the yard and instruction of road and pin-up crews on equipment movements that may not be performed by maintenance personnel.
Review analysis of activities, costs, operations, and trends to decide department progress toward stated goals and objectives.
Develop, implement, maintain, and provide oversight of the maintenance of equipment training/mentoring programs/personnel. This includes documenting and reporting these activities in a timely manner.
Responsible for daily MOE reports and incident resolutions, audit and inspection of work orders/inspection dates/maintenance schedules.
Inspect hazardous waste accumulation and storage, ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.