Rail Maintenance Shift Lead – Locomotives & Equipment

Cleveland-Cliffs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is hiring a Shift Manager Maintenance in the Railroad Department at the Cleveland Works facility in Cleveland, OH. This front-line leadership role directs day-to-day maintenance for locomotives, railcars, track equipment, and related assets to keep rail operations safe and reliable.

You will lead a maintenance team, drive reliability improvements, coordinate with Rail Operations and Engineering, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Two (2) years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial, railroad, transportation, or military environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance practices.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment, including stairs, ladders, and outdoor conditions.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and development of Maintenance Technician Mechanics and other assigned employees.
• Manage the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of railroad equipment, including locomotives, railcars, track equipment, and support systems.
• Ensure railroad assets are maintained in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner to support uninterrupted plant rail operations.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Schedule and prioritize maintenance activities to meet operational requirements while optimizing available resources.
• Coordinate maintenance work with Railroad Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Safety, contractors, vendors, and other plant departments.
• Promote and enforce compliance with company safety policies, environmental requirements, and applicable railroad regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Manage maintenance budgets, contractor services, and capital improvement projects within assigned areas.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to plan, track, and improve maintenance performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, equipment reliability, and cost reduction.
• Support emergency maintenance activities and provide leadership during off-shift operational issues as needed.
• Weekend, holiday, and shift work may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Supervisory/Leadership

CMMS

Railroad knowledge

Industrial environment

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs is hiring a Shift Manager Maintenance in the Railroad Department at the Cleveland Works facility in Cleveland, OH. This front-line leadership role directs day-to-day maintenance for locomotives, railcars, track equipment, and related assets to keep rail operations safe and reliable.

You will lead a maintenance team, drive reliability improvements, coordinate with Rail Operations and Engineering, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory