Railroad Maintenance Shift Leader: Asset Reliability

Cleveland-Cliffs Railways Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Railways Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Maintenance in the Railroad Department at the Cleveland Works facility.

This front‑line leadership role directs day‑to‑day maintenance for locomotives, railcars, track equipment, and other assets to ensure safe, reliable rail operations. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance personnel, drive asset reliability initiatives, and partner with Railroad Operations to maximize asset availability while upholding

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.
• Must be able to work in an industrial environment, including climbing stairs and ladders, walking long distances, working on uneven surfaces, and performing duties outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally 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 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

Leadership

Maintenance supervision

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Predictive maintenance

Railroad signaling

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Railways Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Maintenance in the Railroad Department at the Cleveland Works facility.

This front‑line leadership role directs day‑to‑day maintenance for locomotives, railcars, track equipment, and other assets to ensure safe, reliable rail operations. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance personnel, drive asset reliability initiatives, and partner with Railroad Operations to maximize asset availability while upholding