Railcar Mechanical Services Strategy Lead

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. in Houston seeks a Sr. Manager, Railcar Mechanical Services to lead strategic development of North America railcar repair programs, standards, and processes across the organization.

You will collaborate with Operations, Service Delivery, Business Development, Mechanical, and Safety teams to align repair operations with safety and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes developing system-wide maintenance programs, supporting new business opportunities,

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in railcar mechanical services and regulatory compliance.
• Experience building safety culture and service culture across multiple sites.
• Proven track record of entrepreneurial leadership and industry collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the railcar mechanical strategy across North America.
• Develop and maintain company-wide railcar mechanical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance across services.
• Manage budgets, equipment procurement, refurbishment, and capital planning.
• Drive operational excellence and build strong customer and regulator relationships.

Skills

Relationship management

Railcar fleet maintenance

Safety program development

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/commerce/business/engineering or equivalent industry experience

Tools

MS Office

Windows

ERP systems

Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. in Houston seeks a Sr. Manager, Railcar Mechanical Services to lead strategic development of North America railcar repair programs, standards, and processes across the organization.

You will collaborate with Operations, Service Delivery, Business Development, Mechanical, and Safety teams to align repair operations with safety and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes developing system-wide maintenance programs, supporting new business opportunities,