Locomotive Leader

Overview

Working with the Manager, Loco Mech-St. James & Cust Site (“Manager”), the Locomotive Leader position schedules, prioritizes and conducts all aspects of inspection and repair of GATX owned locomotives, while helping to maintain and foster customer relationships. This position will assist with the managing the St. James Mobile Repair Unit (MRU), including serving as the interim backup to the Manager when he or she is away from the location.

Accurately completes required documentation and updates GATX, and external systems directly related to repairs performed.

The Locomotive Leader must possess advanced knowledge in inspection and repair of locomotives. This individual will mentor and coach Locomotive Technicians. Assists Manager in achieving targets, initiatives and accountabilities relative to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC).

20% of time spent will be on Operations Management Support: Assists the Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the St. James MRU, including:

• Assists Manager in scheduling, coordinating and prioritizing the service requests for the MRU, including inspections, repairs and special projects assigned to the location.
• Acts as interim manager when Manager is not present.
• Assists Manager in achieving targets, initiatives and accountabilities relative to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Ensures that all necessary field service reports are completed in order to facilitate work order creation, correct and timely reporting, and billing.
• Audits completed field service reports, especially when Manager is not present.

50% of time spent will be on Locomotive Service and Repairs: Leads crews in performing scheduled and on demand maintenance, repair and inspection of GATX-owned and foreign locomotives as required to meet regulatory, quality and customer production needs. Performs repairs as needed, especially the most complex mechanical and electrical repairs to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Performs both mechanical and electrical running repairs and scheduled maintenance, including:
  • repairing and replacing air compressors;
  • repairing control pockets
  • machining wheels;
  • performing non-structural welds;
  • repairing electro motive diesel (EMD) engines;
  • repairing brake systems;
  • repairing electrical components;
  • repairing and replacing generators;
  • repairing draft gears;
  • repairing and replacing power assemblies; and
  • repairing and replacing engine turbos.
• Understands and follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures; wears prescribed personal protective equipment; operates GATX vehicles safely and responsibly; takes appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers; ensures equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work.
• Conducts locomotive inspections to insure each unit complies with regulatory, industry and customer-specific requirements, and to detect evidence of wear or needed fuel, oil and other consumables.
• Reads and interprets blueprints; schematics; GATX policies, procedures, and engineering instructions; and FRA and DOT regulations.
• Safely and effectively operates the following; acetylene torches, nonpower tools (pliers, wrenches,hammers), power tools (drills, power saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment, electrical testing tools (voltmeter, Megger).
• Communicates, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information.
• Serves as the lead heavy repair or advanced electrical technician.
• Performs extensive locomotive wreck repairs.
• Installs alignment control pockets and draft gears on locomotives or troubleshoots advanced electrical issues.

10% of time will be spent on Workforce Development and Oversight:

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