Asset Manager

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

 

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

 

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Asset Manager provides maintenance and management support for Greenbrier-owned and/or managed railcar assets. Responsibilities include auditing estimates and invoices, collaborating with internal departments, and communicating with car owners, customers, parts vendors and repair shops. Follows established Asset Management SOPs and procedures. Conduct analysis and reviews of assigned shop management, ensuring mechanical and maintenance integrity. Proactively escalate and communicate asset status updates and identify and report anomalies and trends in maintenance spending.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Lifecycle management of railcar assets.
• Maintenance performance and cost optimization.
• Regulatory compliance and mechanical integrity.
• Analysis of operational and maintenance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Proactive communication of asset health, performance, and emerging issues.
• Analyze maintenance spending, repair activity, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor maintenance spend performance and proactively identify cost drivers and anomalies.
• Evaluate repair facility performance, quality, turn times, capacity, and cost effectiveness.
• Support railcar routing and network optimization decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, repair providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Leverage data, automation, and emerging technologies to improve decision-making and efficiency.
• Provide guidance on OTMA (One-Time Movement Approval) requests from customers.
• Create shopping notifications using Greenbrier procedures.
• Manage bad order and program cars in/out of repair shops using Greenbrier systems.
• Obtain repair approvals from car owners/customers, as needed.
• Act as liaison between GMS, car owners/customers, and repair providers.
• Ensure repair procedures and costs meet AAR and Greenbrier standards.
• Audit and process invoices for contract shops, and AAR maintenance.
• Receive, verify, and accept all mandatory test documents.
• Process wreck repairs, defect cards, JIC (Just In Case), estimates, and photos.
• Manage car scrapping process when required.
• Support coordination of warranty repairs.
• Assist with account setup and provide feedback on documentation needs.
• Maintain and review reports, parts, and component data in Greenbrier’s maintenance system.
• Monitor and implement changes per industry rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Regulatory Compliance teams.
• Participate in calls and meetings, including video and in-person.
• Conduct railcar inspections, training, and shop audits as needed.
• Provide backup coverage for other Asset Managers and leaders as needed.
• Travel within the United States, Canada, and Mexico (approx. 10%).

 

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience in rail or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in railcar maintenance planning or fleet management.
• Familiarity with railcar equipment, shop operations, and repair processes.
• Knowledge of AAR/FRA rules and regulations, including tank car compliance, preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret oper