Car Manager

White Pass & Yukon Route; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

White Pass & Yukon Route seeks a Car Shop Manager to lead inspection, repair and capital planning for its fleet of 85 passenger cars and rolling stock. The Car Manager will supervise ten inspectors, carpenters, painters and apprentices and drive proactive failure analysis and corrective actions.

The role requires technical command of underframe components and running gear, including ABDX valves, wheels, bearings and draft gear.

Qualifications

• Manage inspection, repair and capital planning for 85 passenger cars and rolling stock.
• Lead a team of inspectors, carpenters, painters and apprentices.
• Demonstrate technical command of underframe components and running gear inspection and repair.

Responsibilities

• Direct inspection and repair operations to maximize car availability.
• Perform failure root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate capital planning for fleet maintenance.

Skills

Car shop management

Inspection & repair

Capital planning

Root cause analysis

Job description

White Pass Railroad is seeking a Car Shop Manager to manage and direct inspection, repair, and capital planning for its fleet of 85 passenger cars and assorted rolling stock. WPY sustains a high tempo of operations from May through September moving nearly 700,000 passengers with 2,000 train starts with a goal of 100% car availability.

The car department consists of ten inspectors, carpenters, painters, and apprentices. The Car Manager is expected to be forward leaning and proactive especially concerning failure root cause analysis and corrective action. The Car Manager must have technical command of inspection and repair of all underframe components and running gear (e.g. ABDX valves, single car tests, wheels, bearings, draft gear, etc).

WPY is a civil engineering landmark running through mountain territory in Alaska, British Columbia, and Yukon Territory with a record of innovation and strong investment in safety and modernization all in keeping with being one of the world’s largest shore excursions.

WPY is regulated by both USA and Canada. Competitive package and benefits including Railroad Retirement Board service credits. Position based in Skagway, Alaska, USA, with the ability to work remotely three months of the year.

The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad is a World Class shore excursion annually carrying over 700,000 passengers through Alaska, British Columbia, and Yukon Territory. WPYR is a Class 2 railroad federally regulated in the United States and Canada.