Railroad Mechanical Manager
About The Position
An established railroad operation is seeking an experienced Railroad Mechanical Manager in East Brookfield, Massachusetts. This hands-on leadership role oversees locomotive and railcar maintenance operations, mechanical employees, maintenance and repair activities, regulatory compliance, and equipment safety and availability for daily railroad operations. The manager works in an active rail yard, manages competing priorities, and responds to operational challenges in a 24/7 railroad environment. The position requires regular work in mechanical shops, railroad yards, and outdoor industrial environments. Physical activities include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing railroad equipment, standing for extended periods, and working around moving equipment and industrial machinery. Proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with established safety procedures are required.
Requirements
- Previous hands-on railroad mechanical experience involving locomotives and/or railcars.
- Prior supervisory or management experience overseeing mechanical employees.
- Working knowledge of railroad inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Familiarity with FRA and AAR regulations and applicable mechanical compliance standards.
- Experience coordinating shop operations, field repairs, and maintenance scheduling.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and make sound operational decisions.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance or reporting systems.
- Ability to manage employees and maintenance activities in a continuous-operation environment.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours and respond to emergencies as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Railroad Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Foreman, Shop Manager, or Mechanical Manager.
- Experience overseeing both locomotive and railcar maintenance.
- Experience working with union and non-union mechanical teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily locomotive and railcar inspections, maintenance, servicing, and mechanical repairs.
- Supervise mechanical employees, assign work, and establish daily maintenance priorities.
- Ensure work meets applicable FRA, AAR, and company safety requirements.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules, required inspections, and equipment repairs.
- Monitor mechanical shop productivity, equipment reliability, repair quality, and turnaround times.
- Manage locomotive availability, bad-order railcars, and equipment return-to-service procedures.
- Work with transportation and operations teams to minimize service interruptions.
- Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, repair, and regulatory documentation.
- Provide technical guidance, safety coaching, employee training, and performance oversight.
- Coordinate material needs, inventory, outside repairs, and vendor services.
- Respond to mechanical breakdowns, derailments, and emergency maintenance situations.
- Identify operational improvements and implement corrective actions when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
