Manager, Equipment

Position: Manager, Work Equipment
Company / Benefits Overview:

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

At G&W, we live by our Core Values:
Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth Life Insurance Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital,  & Life Insurance Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans

Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan On the Job Training Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement And more!
* Benefits are subject to change Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

SUMMARY:

The Manager, Work Equipment serves as Genesee & Wyoming’s principal technical resource for engineering work equipment, vehicles, and associated mechanical systems. The position is responsible for equipment standards, reliability programs, maintenance practices, operator and mechanic qualification support, equipment specifications, lifecycle planning, and technical guidance related to work equipment across North American operations.

The position provides technical guidance and support to mechanics, operators, supervisors, and engineering personnel throughout the organization. The Manager, Work Equipment works closely with field leadership to improve equipment reliability, availability, safety, and maintenance effectiveness while supporting the consistent application of company standards and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as subject matter expert for engineering equipment, vehicles, and associated mechanical systems.

Develop, implement, and maintain standards, procedures, specifications, and technical guidance related to the inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of work equipment.

Provide technical support and guidance for complex equipment failures, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair strategies.

Establish preventive maintenance requirements, inspection standards, and reliability practices for work equipment and engineering vehicles.

Support work equipment mechanics throughout the organization by providing technical guidance, mentoring, and specialized expertise.

Review major repairs, rebuild programs, modifications, and equipment upgrades to ensure alignment with company standards and manufacturer recommendations.

Analyze reliability, utilization, maintenance, and cost data to identify performance trends and improvement opportunities.

Support operator and mechanic qualification, training, and competency development initiatives.

Participate in the development of specifications for new and replacement equipment and provide recommendations regarding fleet modernization initiatives.

Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, contractors, and service providers to resolve technical issues and improve equipment performance.

Support investigations involving equipment failures, mechanical incidents, and reliability concerns and develop corrective actions as necessary.

Evaluate emerging technologies, maintenance practices, and industry trends and provide recommendations to improve safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness.

Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and company policies.

Travel throughout North America to provide field support, conduct equipment…