Locomotive Supervisor

GATX Offers More Than Just a Paycheck! Annual bonus eligibility Total of 17 paid vacations days for full calendar year Paid holidays Paid sick time Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1 Company paid pension plan 401(K) with employer match Annual increase eligibility Monthly cell phone stipend The Locomotive Supervisor prioritizes and conducts all aspects of inspection and repair of GATX owned and foreign locomotives, while helping to maintain and foster customer relationships. This position will assist with the managing the St. James Mobile Repair Unit (MRU), including serving as the interim backup to the Manager when he is away from the location. Manage and oversee shipment of material used inside St. James operations and operations abroad. Accurately completes required documentation and updates GATX, AAR and external systems directly related to repairs performed. The Locomotive Supervisor must possess advanced knowledge in inspection and repair of locomotives. This individual will mentor and coach Locomotive Technicians. Assists Manager in achieving targets, initiatives and accountabilities relative to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC). Will oversee all aspects of Emaint in regards to scheduling, completing and closing of work in this system. Key Activities 40% of time: Operations Management Support: Assists the Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the St. James MRU, including: Assists Manager in scheduling, coordinating and prioritizing the service requests for the MRU, including inspections, repairs and special projects assigned to the location. Acts as interim manager when Manager is not present. Assists Manager in achieving targets, initiatives and accountabilities relative to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Ensures that all necessary field service reports are completed in order to facilitate work order creation, correct and timely reporting, and billing. Audits completed field service reports, especially when Manager is not present. Works with Management to improve upon material downtime for locomotives in the field and at Contract Shops. Develops metrics surrounding when material is ordered versus when it is shipped. 20% of time: Locomotive Service and Repairs: Supervises crews in performing scheduled and on demand maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned and foreign locomotives as required to meet regulatory, quality and customer production needs. Performs repairs as needed, especially the most complex mechanical and electrical repairs to include, but not limited to, the following: Performs both mechanical and electrical running repairs and scheduled maintenance, including: repairing and replacing air compressors; repairing control pockets machining wheels; performing non-structural welds; repairing electro motive diesel (EMD) engines; repairing brake systems; repairing electrical components; repairing and replacing generators; repairing draft gears; repairing and replacing power assemblies; and repairing and replacing engine turbos. Understands and follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures; wears prescribed personal protective equipment; operates GATX vehicles safely and responsibly; takes appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers; ensures equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work. Conducts locomotive inspections to insure each unit complies with regulatory, industry and customer-specific requirements, and to detect evidence of wear or needed fuel, oil and other consumables. Reads and interprets blueprints; schematics; GATX policies, procedures, and engineering instructions; and FRA and DOT regulations. Safely and effectively operates the following; acetylene torches, non-power tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers), power tools (drills, power saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment, electrical testing tools (voltmeter, Megger). Communicates, verbally and in writing, te…

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