Director, Mechanical (Freight Cars)

Company / Benefits Overview: Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers. At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence . We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below: Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth Life Insurance Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Retirement Plan On the Job Training Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement And more! Benefits are subject to change Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization! SUMMARY: The Director of Mechanical is responsible for the safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant operation and maintenance of locomotive and railcar fleet. This position provides leadership and oversight of mechanical maintenance operations, equipment reliability, inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, mechanical personnel, facilities, and related programs. The Director ensures that locomotives, freight cars, maintenance equipment, and associated mechanical assets are maintained in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards, manufacturer requirements, and company policies. The successful candidate will be an experienced railroad mechanical leader with a strong understanding of locomotive and car maintenance, mechanical inspections, regulatory requirements, reliability programs, workforce management, and railroad operations. Key Responsibilities Mechanical Operations & Fleet Management Direct all mechanical department operations supporting locomotive and railcar availability and reliability. Oversee inspection, maintenance, repair, servicing, and overhaul of locomotives, railcars, and other railroad equipment. Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Establish fleet reliability and availability objectives and monitor performance against established goals. Ensure equipment is properly maintained, inspected, documented, and released for service. Coordinate mechanical activities with Transportation, Engineering, Safety, and other operating departments. Develop strategies to improve equipment utilization, reliability, and lifecycle performance. Oversee mechanical facilities, tools, equipment, and infrastructure. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable regulations governing railroad mechanical operations and equipment. Maintain compliance with applicable AAR standards, interchange requirements, and company mechanical rules. Ensure required inspections, tests, repairs, and records are completed accurately and on schedule. Prepare the department for regulatory inspections and audits. Develop and implement corrective actions for regulatory findings and mechanical deficiencies. Monitor regulatory changes and communicate applicable requirements to G&W Mechanical and training department to update accordingly. Maintain appropriate documentation and records related to inspections, repairs, testing, and equipment qualification. Locomotive Management Oversee locomotive maintenance programs, including scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and major component replacement while being accountable to have all information updated in the company’s locomotive records database. Monitor locomotive availability, failures, out-of-service time, and repeat defects in the appropriate company data…

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