Manager, General Work Equipment (Alaska Railroad)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge

Extensive experience in the areas of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance is required. Five years of mechanical-related project management experience to include project scheduling and contractual oversight is required. Ability to analyze evaluate and monitor assigned projects. Knowledge of safe work practices and methods required. Knowledge of mechanical terminology processes and functions is used when evaluating equipment failure and in devising maintenance program improvements component failures and engineering design. Must have knowledge of principles policies and procedures in the areas of safety supervision budgeting and purchasing. Must be safety conscious and able to project that image to co-workers and subordinates. Must be a team player and work cooperatively with all other supervisors and ARRC employees. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing. Also must be able to lead and motivate people even under adverse conditions. Skill in operating a personal computer and a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (preferably Word Excel and Production Management Software) is required. Strong records management skills are needed to document control procedures; establish and implement inspection procedures; and provide preventative and corrective action procedures.

FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills and Impact

Incumbentuses a working knowledge of AAR APTA FRA FTA and OSHA regulations to ensure the corporations maintenance compliance with applicable rules. Analyzes data identifies trends or sources of problems and establishes and implements correction action. Incumbent is responsible for records maintenance management and preventative maintenance completion in a computerized maintenance management system environment employing principals and techniques of reliability excellence.

FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control

Incumbentmust be capable of independent decision-making within areas of responsibility. Incumbent directly and/or indirectly supervises employees assigned to ARRC heavy equipment operations. Specific areas include craftsmen in heavy equipment shops and outlying addition incumbent may direct contractors efforts in the performance of services required by ARRC in areas of equipment repair and maintenance activities. Incumbent monitors and provides necessary documentation relevant to employee performance in both safety and production areas. Provides oversight and direction in assessing first level disciplinary procedures consistent with ARRC Policy and Procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Incumbent has direct oversight of ARRC IBT Trainee program and trainee evaluations.

FACTOR 4: Communication

Acts as primary contact between ARRC federal and industry technical regulatory officials concerning the repair and maintenance of assigned equipment and machinery. Contacts are with subordinate employees and all levels of employees within own and other departments managers customers safety and training consultants and compliance officials. Contacts are for the purpose of advancing ARRC Mechanical Department preventative maintenance programs and the performance of running repairs to accomplish established production goals.

FACTOR 5: Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with frequent visits to the shop area and outside work sites. May require occasional travel to other rail belt locations or out of state.

Work Experience

Five (5) years of maintenance management experience is required three (3) years of which must have been in locomotive or heavy equipment maintenance experience.

Two (2) years of supervisory experience in organizations involved in maintenance of heavy equipment.

Two (2) years of experience with budget and cost control.

Must be proficient in operating a personal computer including data entry and use of reporting tools (e.g. Word Excel Production Management software). Must have an understanding of mechanical terminology processes and functions.

Must have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in addition to strong records management skills.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED. Significant work-related experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

Certification/License Requirements

An Active/Valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity in derailment activities associated rerailing equipment and ICS management process is preferred. Knowledge of ARRC write-up procedures invoicing for services and a working knowledge of applicable 49 CFR regarding locomotive and heavy equipment maintenance regulations is preferred.