Mechanical Supervisor - Railcar Maintenance & Compliance Job Lexington area,Kentucky USA,Transportation

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair and maintenance of railroad railcars and passenger cars.
Reads management and railcar alert reports of railcar problems or malfunctions to determine repairs to be made.
Assigns duties to workers based on worker abilities and nature of required repairs.
Observes progress of work to ensure adherence to prescribed procedures and adherence to company and governmental standards.
Directs workers to perform preventive maintenance of railcar components, such as wheelsets, side frames and bolsters, lading, and air brakes.
Monitors stock of replacement parts to detect shortages of parts needed for future repair and maintenance, and requisitions needed parts.
Examines shop equipment, such as welding machines and ASCTD’s, to verify that equipment meets safety and performance standards.
Patrols work sites to observe methods, to inspect safety equipment, and to ensure compliance with company, AAR, and governmental regulations.
Monitors safety, quality and production performance in shop, terminal and outline points.
Works with the Operations team to develop plans to ensure the operational needs are met.
Routinely audits railcar billing and inspects equipment on regular bases to ensure compliance.
Assist in troubleshooting and repairing railcars and equipment as needed.
Coach and train mechanical employees on safe and productive work procedures.
Responsible for keeping track of employee time associated with hourly shop budgets.
Responsible for maintaining shop expense budget along with yearly capital request.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair and maintenance of railroad railcars and passenger cars.
Reads management and railcar alert reports of railcar problems or malfunctions to determine repairs to be made.
Assigns duties to workers based on worker abilities and nature of required repairs.
Observes progress of work to ensure adherence to prescribed procedures and adherence to company and governmental standards.
Directs workers to perform preventive maintenance of railcar components, such as wheelsets, side frames and bolsters, lading, and air brakes.
Monitors stock of replacement parts to detect shortages of parts needed for future repair and maintenance, and requisitions needed parts.
Examines shop equipment, such as welding machines and ASCTD’s, to verify that equipment meets safety and performance standards.
Patrols work sites to observe methods, to inspect safety equipment, and to ensure compliance with company, AAR, and governmental regulations.
Monitors safety, quality and production performance in shop, terminal and outline points.
Works with the Operations team to develop plans to ensure the operational needs are met.
Routinely audits railcar billing and inspects equipment on regular bases to ensure compliance.
Assist in troubleshooting and repairing railcars and equipment as needed.
Coach and train mechanical employees on safe and productive work procedures.
Responsible for keeping track of employee time associated with hourly shop budgets.
Responsible for maintaining shop expense budget along with yearly capital request.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Specialized Or Technical Knowledge, Or Education And Experience

5-10 years of experience as railcar, diesel, automotive or aircraft mechanic or technical Certifications required.
Mechanical Aptitude, must understand and apply mechanical principles, make judgments regarding defects for repairs and replacement.
Knowledge of Railcar components required.
Experienced in FRA & AAR inspections required.
Knowledge of power and hydraulic tools.
Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching experience.
Ability to read and interpret…