Supervisor, Mechanical (USA)

Purpose

Reporting to the Director, System Operations & Mechanical, the Supervisor, Mechanical, East or West is an integral team leadership role of the Systems, Operations & Mechanical team for the Rockies to the Red Rocks (RTR) route. The Supervisor, Mechanical will be assisting with the management of the long-term host railway, regulatory and partner relationships as well as tactical management of the day-to-day mechanical operations.

The Supervisor, Mechanical ensures the local Mechanical team delivers to the integrated Operating and Maintenance Plan.  This includes the execution of plans and strategies for safety, service, and productivity to achieve on time train performance and mechanical requirements. Supports leadership accountability to ensure the mechanical team is trained, certified, and monitored for regulatory safety compliance as per operating rules. This position is a working Supervisor position.

The Supervisor, Mechanical has a high level of autonomy in making decisions as a leader for the (RTR) route and will closely work with other managers within the RM Operations leadership team.  

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive and pre-employment testing will be required. This position requires you to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, the public, property, or the environment.   

 

Key Areas of Accountability

• Maintain relationships among regulatory agencies, host railways, industry experts, partners, and professional associations 

• Oversee the inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and repair of the rail equipment fleet in accordance with FRA regulations, OEM recommendations, and standards and procedures

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

• Develop and monitor the execution of maintenance, provisioning, and servicing work orders 

• Conduct safety and performance audits

• Execute change initiatives 

• Optimize asset utilization on overall equipment effectiveness, cycle times, and repair metrics 

• Assist with management of maintenance and capital projects 

• Support the staffing of the mechanical department including assisting with the selection, training, and performance management of mechanical personnel

• Execute training programs for team members

• Conduct performance reviews and assist in career development plans for team members

• Empower team members to achieve individual, department and corporate goals 

• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to achieve company deliverables

• Participate in personal development company initiatives 

• All other duties as assigned

Safety 

• Comply with all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), General Operating Instructions (GOI), host railway rules/requirements, and all other safety policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with incident reporting processes, ensuring the safety and security of team members, guests, and contractors are met in compliance with associated regulations

• Meet or exceed safety and security deliverables 

• Assist with investigations of workplace accidents and implementing corrective action(s) required  

• Support Environmental Health & Safety by ensuring required incident reporting processes are executed

• Ensure communication of and compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules 

• Maintain basic first aid level provided by the company

Operations 

• Ensure mechanical operations are within compliance of the Systems Operating and Mechanical Plan 

• Manage the execution of mechanical requirements with the support of the RM Operations Centre     

Mechanical    

• Assist with the execution and continuous enhancement of a successful Maintenance Program 

• Read, understand, and interpret schematics, manuals, and other instructions pertaining to the equipment 

• Train for the use of equipment and hand tools 

• Build and ensure accurate completion of work orders collaboratively with team members and contractors 

• Adhere to car equipment maintenance standards, schedules, and programs; provide technical guidance to the Superintendent, Operations & Mechanical

• Meet or exceed mechanical and reliability deliverables 

• Execute mechanical programs for all locations 

 

Qualifications  

Education, Certification, Licenses 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Post-secondary education in business management, an asset

• Valid U.S. Driver's License and clean driving record 

• Qualified Maintenance Person (QMP)