Superintendent Mechanical II - 90298663 - Los Angeles

Amtrak; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing programs

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Superintendent Mechanical II in Los Angeles to oversee car and locomotive shops, repair-in-place tracks, and service terminals. You will supervise mechanical operations, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and ensure compliance with maintenance alerts and regulatory requirements.

This role demands proven leadership and program management in rail service settings. The position emphasizes budget adherence, process improvements, and safety program oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of railway or rail transit rolling stock or transportation to include extensive servicing, repair and maintenance program experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and management of resources for inspection and mechanical service activities from conceptual design to project close-out, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate inspection and mechanical service activities with internal stakeholders and external organizations.
• Ensure strict compliance with maintenance alerts, regulatory requirements, and supplier instructions.
• Implement process improvements to enhance inspection and servicing across extended areas.
• Monitor productivity, making procedural adjustments as needed, and oversees safety plans and programs for inspection and mechanical services.

Skills

Railway knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Inventory management

Quality control

Communication

Safety programs

Regulatory standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location:

Los Angeles, CA, US, 90021

Company: Amtrak

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Superintendent Mechanical II oversees activities in car shops, locomotive shops, repair-in-place tracks, and Service & Inspection terminals for the Division. Supervise all mechanical operations in assigned location. Serve as the mechanical point of contact for multiple state-supported services and contracts in the division.

Essential Functions

• Lead planning, development, and management of resources for inspection and mechanical service activities from conceptual design to project close-out, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.


• Coordinate inspection and mechanical service activities with internal stakeholders and external organizations.


• Ensure strict compliance with maintenance alerts, regulatory requirements, and supplier instructions.


• Implement process improvements to enhance inspection and servicing across extended areas.


• Monitor productivity, making procedural adjustments as needed, and oversees safety plans and programs for inspection and mechanical services..

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.


• Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.


• Demonstrated knowledge of railway or rail transit rolling stock or transportation to include extensive servicing, repair and maintenance program experience.


• Demonstrated leadership experience.


• Demonstrated experience in budget and financial control; contract management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.


• Plus 13 years of relevant work experience.


• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international railway engineering regulatory requirements.


• Demonstrated experience in project and inventory management; technical supervision; quality control; planning, organizing, and scheduling for procedural and operational methods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of railway and rail transit rolling stock servicing, repair, and maintenance, with demonstrated leadership in these areas.


• Proficiency in project and inventory management, technical supervision, quality control, and planning for procedural and operational methods.


• Experience in budget control, financial management, and contract oversight,


• Effective oral and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.


• Proven expertise in process management and application of safety program methodology.


• Familiarity with railway engineering regulatory requirements and industry quality standards, including ISO procedures.

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

The salary/hourly range is $163,000.00 – $211,140.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

• Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support


• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off


• Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care


• Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits


• No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance


• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave


• Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges


• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program


• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:167352

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.