Mechanical Lead

Armstrong Collective is the parent company of Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit, creators of unforgettable rail experiences in Western Canada and the American Southwest. Since 1990, we have grown to become the largest privately‑owned luxury rail company in the world, having welcomed over 2.4 million guests onboard. We are committed to living our values:
Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes. We foster a work environment of respect, integrity, and honesty; where diversity is valued, and talent is developed to support the growth of our team members and our company.

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, the Mechanical Lead is an integral team member of the company’s Operations and Mechanical team. The Mechanical Lead will be mainly responsible for the execution of maintenance and operating plans for the company’s equipment and facilities at the desired work location.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive and pre‑employment testing will be required. This position requires you to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, the public, property, or the environment.

• Lead maintenance and servicing of equipment
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rail car and locomotive components, interior and exterior
• Provide leadership to workplace safety by role modeling appropriate behavior and enforcing safety rules
• Provide on‑the‑job coaching and guidance to other team members and contractors
• Utilize workforce resources effectively
• Support investigations and corrective action plans for workplace incidents
• Operate handbrakes, couple air hoses, disconnect/connect HEP cables and water lines, operate track switches/derails
• Provide timely, accurate reporting to team members and partners
• Support train movements of passenger rail equipment on site when required
• Troubleshoot diverse equipment types and support cross‑functional trade defect repairs
• Willingness to participate in personal development company initiatives

• Comply with all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), General Operating Instructions (GOI), host railway rules/requirements and all other safety policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Identify, protect, and report safety hazards to management and OH&S Committee
• Meet or exceed safety and security requirements
• Maintain basic first aid level provided by the company
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

• Support the successful execution of the Operating Plan
• Support safe movement of rail equipment
• Execute the company’s materials handling strategy
• Support operational and equipment availability requirements
• Support 5S Lean methodology to seek continuous improvement efficiencies
• This position may require the ability to train for and perform switching duties

• Read, understand, and interpret schematics, manuals and other instructions about equipment
• Train for the use of equipment and hand tools
• Execute a successful Maintenance Program
• Ensure completion of work orders maintaining brand standards, working collaboratively with team members and contractors
• Execute mechanical and reliability requirements
• Respond to service failures; as required
• All other duties as assigned

• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe heavy equipment operations such as forklifts, cranes, etc.
• Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe small hand tool handling such as grinders, drills, etc.
• Journeyman or Master Trade Qualification, an asset
• Previous Qualification under Railway Operating Rules, an asset
• First Aid Certification, an asset

• Understanding of mechanical systems such as electrical and refrigeration
• Experience in fabrication, welding, and millwork is an asset
• Previous locomotive maintenance experience and railcar maintenance experience, an asset
• Previous railroad experience, an asset
• Familiarity with 480
  
  VAC 3 phase electrical systems, an asset
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• High…