PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The General Work Equipment Manager, oversees the maintenance and repair operations of heavy equipment and specialized machinery in the Anchorage and Fairbanks shops. Ensures that equipment such as cranes, spreaders, van loaders, overhead lifting systems, shop machinery, vehicle fleets, and other support assets are inspected, serviced, and maintained to meet safety, reliability, and performance standards. Manages the overall operation of the heavy equipment shops.Duties and Responsibilities:
Directs ARRC heavy equipment management employees in the maintenance and repair operations for the ARRC equipment and vehicle fleet. Provides guidance and supervision to crews assigned to routine repair, special projects and ARRC emergency situations. Evaluates heavy equipment fleet to ensure it is in good condition to meet maintenance and track repair schedules. Recommends replacement programs as conditions warrant and provides information necessary to determine direction for capital projects . These evaluations are not limited to ARRC and is a requirement for external customers.
Develops and implements schedules and policies for preventative maintenance, service, repair and rebuilding of ARRC equipment within Recommended Standards and applicable FRA, FTA and OSHA standards and regulations. Responsible for overall operation of ARRC heavy equipment shops. Responsible for all heavy equipment maintenance throughout the ARRC, including overall operations in Anchorage and Fairbanks, and all field mechanics.Provides project management oversight, direction, and coordination of work performed on assigned projects, organizing work, ensuring a safe working environment, overseeing and directing ARRC employees and contractors working on assigned projects, approving changes to plans and specifications, and approving completed work. Ensures proper as-built, operation and maintenance documentation are submitted for third-party projects and disburses that information to ARRC personnel, or contractors, as necessary. Develops plans for assigned projects. Project plans may include: analyzing and formulating project concepts, goals, schedules, critical path issues, life cycle costing, and quality control, value engineering, and financing requirements. Analyzes options and identifies opportunities for performance improvements. Coordinates project plans for assigned projects with engineering, manufacturers, vendors, contractors, and department supervision.
Assists in development of technical equipment specifications for restoration and/or purchase of vehicles, heavy equipment and related shop machinery equipment. Where necessary, performs acceptance inspections relative to approval of contractual services.Prepares repair cost estimates, develops equipment cost data for input to the heavy equipment budgets and tracks budget performance of department operations.
Administers overall heavy equipment operation safety and training programs by ensuring regular inspections, proper reporting and adequate training of personnel.Manages a wide variety of records and files regarding heavy equipment operations, supplies, technical bulletins, personnel actions, etc.Ensures that personnel actions are completed timely and schedules subordinate leave in accordance with ARRC Personnel policies and appropriate collective bargaining agreements. Participates in bargaining unit negotiations as management technical representative for affected area.Assists in the contingency operations of the Maintenance Department during derailments and emergency situations for readiness of equipment and personnel to respond.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 corporation’s 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 points. In addition, incumbent may direct contractor’s 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 required.
Certification/License Requirements
A valid driver’s license is required.
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.