Director, Mechanical

Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is recruiting a regional Mechanical Supervisor in Vermont to lead maintenance teams responsible for locomotives and freight cars. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and reliability while managing budgets and shop operations.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, coordinating safety training, and aligning maintenance plans with FRA/AAR rules and company policies to meet availability goals.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of FRA and AAR rules for equipment safety, maintenance, and inspection.
• Ten years of field experience in railroad maintenance; five years managing car/locomotive assets preferred.
• Ability to supervise hourly and salaried employees; strong communication and leadership.
• Associate degree or technical certification required; bachelor’s degree preferred; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with railroad safety rules and FRA/AAR regulations across the region.
• Lead and mentor regional mechanical staff to meet equipment availability goals.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and inspection of locomotives and freight cars.
• Develop fleet sizing to optimize fuel use, maintenance costs, and utilization.
• Manage budget processes for capital and expense costs per policy.
• Maintain safe, clean shop operations and waste handling per regulations.
• Coordinate safety training, audits, and records per OSHA and company rules.

Skills

FRA/AAR rules knowledge

Ten years experience

Locomotive maintenance

Safety compliance

MS Word & Excel

People supervision

Communication skills

Hazardous waste handling

Budget management

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Valid driver’s license

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY

The person in this position leads and directs employees under regional responsibility to ensure proper maintenance of equipment. He or she develops and facilitates safety, training, and mentoring of all regional mechanical employees under the position’s jurisdiction; ensures compliance with all OSHA regulations and G&W safety rules for Mechanical Department employees in order to meet department safety goals; 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 repairs of freight cars and locomotives in order to meet AAR, FRA, and company standards and to reduce life-cycle cost and increase reliability and availability.

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; perform and promote proper job briefings and ensure compliance with OSHA 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 associated requirements for record retention
• Meet regional daily and monthly equipment availability and reliability goals
• Be able to assist with and/or develop and execute decisions concerning the responsibilities of the position
• Review and develop correct fleet size and type of locomotive for the region to optimize fuel conservation, maintenance costs, and utilization
• Be responsible for the budget process and management of capital and expense costs per G&W approved guidelines
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous and nonhazardous waste; manage the overall shop operation to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment
• Mentor junior supervisors and employees to reach their full potential
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Must have 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
• Knowledge of AAR and FRA rules pertaining to car and locomotive repairs
• Ability to manage and supervise hourly and salaried employees
• Able to understand oral or written communications and execute them to achieve desired results
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other department heads and supervisors

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS

• Associate degree or technical certification in a related field
• Five years of experience managing car and locomotive assets; ten years preferred
• Valid drivers license
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field 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.