Chief Mechanical Officer - Owosso, MI

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Chief Mechanical Officer
- Owosso, MI (33197)

Requisition
33197
-Posted
- Mechanical
- Railroad

The Chief Mechanical Officer (C.M.O.) reports directly to the General Manager of the Railroad and is responsible for daily reports, parts inventory and ordering, locomotive maintenance, scheduling, compliance with company policies and procedures, governmental regulations, and working within a planned budget.

• Implementation of and compliance with the company safety plan, including drug and alcohol policies.
• Coordinate daily locomotive needs with the dispatcher or local management.
• Inspect, test, and maintain locomotives and components according to FRA guidelines and compile records to comply with FRA and company rules and regulations.
• Maintain a reliable inventory of material for the proper maintenance of locomotives.
• Possess working knowledge of the proper use of various wear limit gauges and testing equipment.
• Complete written forms and reports as well as necessary Federal Railroad Administration reports pertaining to C.M.O. position responsibilities.
• Become familiar with state and federal regulations as they relate to the railroad industry.
• Perform emergency repairs and re‑railing of railroad rolling stock.
• Solve practical problems where only limited standardization exists and interpret and delegate instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Have a working knowledge of and be familiar with various types of tools and equipment such as welders, torches, hammers, jacks, and other mechanical, air, and hand tools pertaining to construction and maintenance of rolling stock.
• Develop the skills of subordinate team members to assure highly qualified successors are in place.
• Accountable for the preparation and administration of performance appraisals for direct reporting team members.
• Review and approve all performance appraisals prepared and administered by subordinates.

• Completed a three-year Railroad Apprenticeship or equivalent related railroad experience, or experience in some other mechanical field and have working knowledge of FRA, AAR and OSHA regulations as they pertain to locomotives and repair facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider to drive and operate company vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL driver’s license.
• Must be able to become a qualified Service Engineer according to Federal Railroad Administration regulations and may be required to perform electrical duties.