Assistant Vice President, Mechanical

Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI) in East Peoria, IL seeks a Field Operations Manager to lead regional mechanical teams, oversee freight car maintenance, ensure OSHA and FRA compliance, and drive safety, training, and cost-effective operations.

The role requires strong leadership, budget planning, and collaboration with department heads to meet availability targets and implement preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with FRA and AAR rules and equipment maintenance.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Ability to manage safety programs and budgets.
• Knowledge of asset management for rail equipment.
• Proficient use of Word and Excel for reporting and records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, operations, and FRA regulations.
• Promote and audit G&W safety policies; maintain safety records.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and maintenance cycles.
• Meet regional and department availability goals.
• Develop fleet size plans to optimize costs and utilization.
• Manage budget processes and capital planning.
• Implement preventive maintenance practices to reduce life-cycle costs.
• Lead the divisional mechanical operation and mentor staff.
• Assist in interviews and recruitment; support other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance (FRA/AAR)

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Five years of experience managing car/locomotive assets

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Category: Field Operations Management

Requisition Number: ASSIS008950

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI)
East Peoria, IL 70560, USA

Description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position leads and directs employees under divisional responsibility to ensure proper maintenance of equipment; develops and facilitates safety, training, and mentoring of all divisional mechanical employees under the position's jurisdiction; ensures compliance with all OSHA regulations and G&W safety rules for Mechanical Department employees; and meets department safety and budgetary goals. He or she represents G&W as a responsible corporate citizen to the public; protects the environment according to G&W policy and appropriate state and federal law; manages the maintenance and repair of freight cars to meet AAR, FRA, and company standards and to reduce life-cycle cost and increase availability. Ability to build financial business plans for long-term growth strategies, for internal car repair shops and contractors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and 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; perform and promote proper job briefings; and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and G&W safety rules as required.
• 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 their associated requirements for record retention.
• Meet regional, daily, and monthly equipment availability-and-reliability goals.
• Review and develop correct fleet size for the division to optimize fleet size, maintenance costs, and utilization.
• Be responsible for budget process; assist in developing capital plan and management of such budget.
• Define and implement mechanical preventative maintenance practices within G&W guidelines to increase availability and reduce life-cycle costs.
• Manage the overall divisional mechanical operation to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment, ensuring safe handling and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste.
• Assist in new-hire interviews and the selection process.
• Mentor junior supervisors and employees to reach their full potential.
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Thorough working knowledge of all FRA and AAR rules and regulations pertaining to equipment safety, maintenance, and inspection.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the safe handling and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste.
• Ability to manage and supervise hourly and salaried employees.
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions and execute them to achieve desired results.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with other department heads and supervisors.
• Support overall environmental activities for the Midwest Division.
• Support the Midwest Division railroads to ensure environmental compliance with applicable government regulations as well as internal standards, policies, and requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Associate degree or technical certification in a related field.
• Five years of experience successfully managing car and locomotive assets.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree or at least five years of experience successfully managing car and locomotive assets preferred.

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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