What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Field Asset Management position at Genesee & Wyoming?
Job Summary
The Maintenance Manager leads and directs employees under regional responsibility to ensure proper equipment maintenance. He or she develops and facilitates safety, training, and mentoring of all regional mechanical employees; ensures compliance with all OSHA regulations and G&W safety rules for Mechanical Department employees.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration.
- Promote, maintain, and audit G&W safety policies; maintain records pertaining to employee safety, safety training, accidents, injuries, and G&W directives.
- Ensure equipment maintenance, repair, and periodic maintenance cycles are completed properly and in a timely manner by all regional Mechanical Department employees.
- Comply with all OSHA, FRA, AAR, and G&W maintenance standards and associated requirements for record retention.
- Meet regional daily and monthly equipment availability and reliability goals.
Required Skills and Experience
- A thorough working knowledge of all FRA and AAR rules and regulations pertaining to equipment safety, maintenance, and inspection.
- Ten years of experience in the field.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the maintenance and repair of locomotives' mechanical and electrical systems.
- Knowledge of safe handling and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
