Manager, Work Equipment
About The Position
The Manager, Work Equipment serves as Genesee & Wyoming’s principal technical resource for engineering work equipment, vehicles, and associated mechanical systems. The position is responsible for equipment standards, reliability programs, maintenance practices, operator and mechanic qualification support, equipment specifications, lifecycle planning, and technical guidance related to work equipment across North American operations. The position provides technical guidance and support to mechanics, operators, supervisors, and engineering personnel throughout the organization. The Manager works closely with field leadership to improve equipment reliability, availability, safety, and maintenance effectiveness while supporting consistent application of company standards and best practices. Extensive travel throughout North America is required to provide field support, conduct equipment assessments, and assist operating divisions as needed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or equipment reliability issues.
- Demonstrated experience supporting maintenance-of-way equipment, engineering vehicles, or other heavy equipment fleets.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, diesel engine, mechanical, and mobile equipment systems.
- Knowledge of maintenance management principles, reliability improvement practices, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and provide technical guidance without direct supervisory authority.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the G&W network.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in railroad work equipment maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance, fleet support, reliability engineering, or related fields.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a technical discipline preferred; equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and related experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for engineering equipment, vehicles, and associated mechanical systems.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standards, procedures, specifications, and technical guidance for inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of work equipment.
- Provide technical support and guidance for complex equipment failures, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair strategies.
- Establish preventive maintenance requirements, inspection standards, and reliability practices for work equipment and engineering vehicles.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and specialized expertise to work equipment mechanics across the organization.
- Review major repairs, rebuild programs, modifications, and equipment upgrades for alignment with company standards and manufacturer recommendations.
- Analyze reliability, utilization, maintenance, and cost data to identify performance trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support operator and mechanic qualification, training, and competency development initiatives.
- Help develop specifications for new and replacement equipment and recommend fleet modernization initiatives.
- Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, contractors, and service providers to resolve technical issues and improve equipment performance.
- Support investigations of equipment failures, mechanical incidents, and reliability concerns, and develop corrective actions as necessary.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, maintenance practices, and industry trends and recommend improvements to safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
- Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and company policies.
- Travel throughout North America to provide field support, conduct equipment assessments, and assist operating divisions as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage
- Life insurance
- Optional accident, critical illness, hospital, identity theft, and life insurance coverages
- Flexible spending and health savings account plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
