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Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) LLC · 1 day ago

Locomotive Shop Assistant Superintendent

Fordville, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $102K/yr

5+ years exp

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC is seeking a Locomotive Shop Assistant Superintendent who will supervise daily operations in the Locomotive Repair Department. This role involves hands-on installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of EMD locomotive electrical and mechanical systems, along with managing safety and compliance standards.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to facility maintenance personnel

With Safety as the predominant factor, support the Superintendent in managing all aspects of locomotive repair and maintenance and coordinates such activities with outside contractors – for the Railroad and as directed for contract services

Responsible for ensuring all corporate safety rules, procedures, practices, and regulations are complied with, and for contributing to the overall safety targets set by the company

Responsible for assurance that FRA locomotive maintenance standards are met and substantiating locomotive records and files are correctly maintained

Provide support to the Superintendent for all employees involved in locomotive maintenance and upkeep of all facilities, equipment and tools used by Mechanical forces

Will support employee performance & development, hold safety meetings

Will ensure all activities are properly documented per compliance or company standards. Job briefings, daily documentation, daily forms, FRA documentation, inventory usage

Will support administrative tasks as directed per company standards

Responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of the electrical and mechanical components on diesel electric locomotives

Perform scheduled electrical inspections in compliance with Company, Industry, and Federal standards

Inspect various small (relays, voltage regulators) and large components (traction motors generators)

Inspect and test circuitry with electrical testing equipment

Inspect wheels, trucks, cab, and internal diesel engine parts, inspect for usual smells, overheating, and small changes in the visual appearance of objects/materials

Troubleshoot malfunctions

Diagnose electrical malfunctions in locomotive or diesel engine components; assess nature of the problem and determine the needed corrective action; including both high and low voltage equipment

Perform maintenance and repairs

Replace electrical components in the locomotive cab or diesel electrical compartments (junction boxes, voltage regulators, traction motors) as needed

Disassemble and clean electrical parts

Assemble components

Provide maintenance for miscellaneous equipment and facilities using blueprints, schematics, and location circuit plans

Replace locomotive and diesel engine component (wheels, traction motors, and worn or cracked engine components)

Safely and effectively operate the following: high and low precision measuring instruments (micrometers, tape measures, dial calipers); precision machines (drill and punch presses, bench lathes); electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools (drills, wrenches, grinders); material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, overhead hoists); acetylene torches and electric welders

Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures

Must wear prescribed safety apparel

Take appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers

Ensure equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work

Read and comply with all train orders, signals, railroad rules, and regulations

Will perform work on Railroad property as directed

Qualification

Electrical systemsMechanical systemsEMD locomotivesTroubleshootingACDC voltageBlueprintsSchematicsSafety complianceLeadershipCustomer service mindsetAdaptability to ITCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving

Required

High school diploma or GED required

5-10 years of experience working as a diesel mechanic

5-10 years of experience working as a locomotive electrician

3-5 years of experience leading or supervising

Working experience troubleshooting and fixing EMD manufactured locomotives required

Valid driver's license required

Must have and maintain an insurable driving status, in accordance with NPRS driver provisions and applicable company requirements

Strong Mechanical and Electrical Background

Railroad experience required

Experience with both AC and DC voltage systems

Leadership abilities in a mechanical shop environment

Must be willing to work flexible schedules/hours

High integrity, ethics, and a positive work attitude

Problem solving, oral & written communications, organizational and interpersonal skills, perception, creativity

Possess analytical and calculating ability

Strong 'customer first' mindset (internal and external)

Proficient with leveraging technology daily and adapting to IT change

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred, associate degree or technical diploma in electrical, mechanical, automotive engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience