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Responsible for planning, leading, and directing employees in safe performance of their jobs in connection with cleaning, servicing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining of rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak guidelines and standards
Supervises facility/yard operations or main facility operations related to assigned equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs and coordinates the movement, inspection, testing, servicing and repair of cars and locomotives in order to maximize equipment availability and reliability
Oversees inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak guidelines and standards
Maintains all required qualifications and certifications to perform inspections and supervise work in accordance with state and federal requirements
Supervises maintenance of rolling stock equipment in accordance with all Amtrak and regulatory requirements
Plans, organizes, and maintains production schedules as applicable while operating within budget
Reviews work orders for assigned equipment, including planned corrective and preventive maintenance, and plans/assigns work
Ensures all inspection and work order results are properly recorded in WMS with attention to conditions found, performance measurements taken/recorded, symptoms noted, and inspections completed and/or deferred
Communicates and coordinates daily activities, mechanical issues, safety issues, material issues, etc. with appropriate departments and mechanical management
Provides constructive feedback and counsels and motivates employees relative to work performance
provides technical guidance and assistance to employees as needed
Conducts safety meetings and implements inspection and mechanical service related safety plans and programs
Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Some supervisory experience in an operating environment preferred
Demonstrated experience working on machinery in an industrial, marine, railroad, or plant environment
Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical systems
Demonstrated experience working with a computerized asset management and/or work management system
Some knowledge and experience related to safety program methodology and its application
Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certifications applicable to assigned job
Leadership, decision making, and team building skills
Nice to have:
Demonstrated experience in working with WMS, SAP, ARROW, and other Amtrak automated programs preferred
Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment preferred
Organizational and problem solving skills
Some college or technical school and/or journeyman qualification preferred
Ability to read and interpret schematics and mechanical drawings preferred
Understanding and working knowledge of equipment/system specifications and power tool operations
Understanding and working knowledge of various mechanical craft duties
Knowledge of accepted railroad quality standards preferred
Demonstrated computer skills
Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment, and the measurements necessary to meet established standards
Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently
Must have excellent written and oral communication
What we offer:
Health, dental and vision plans
Wellness programs
Flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan
Life insurance
Paid time off
Reimbursement of education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits