POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Director of Mechanical strategically oversees and manages the mechanical functions at OmniTRAX railroads. Supports General Managers in mechanical operations and functions ensuring adherence to corporate safety, policies and procedures, and FRA, AAR and other regulatory agencies. Drives continuous improvement processes to meet established targets for safety, financials and overall execution of mechanical strategies to meet or exceed company goals.
The Senior Director of Mechanical demonstrates and adheres to the company values of: safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Locomotive Strategy:
Develop and execute the locomotive operating strategy to support current operations, business growth, customer requirements, and long-term corporate objectives including the operating plan for current and growth models
Optimize locomotive fleet composition by property, including locomotive type, deployment, utilization, reliability, fuel efficiency, and cost of ownership
Develop and oversee the car repair strategy including in-house versus third party capabilities, capacity, cost, quality, service levels and vendor relationships
Lead technology strategy and adaptation/utilization
Develop fleet acquisition and disposition strategies including lease versus-own analysis, capital planning, lifecycle costs, and asset utilization
Establish and optimize critical parts inventory strategy to ensure availability and effectively manage working capital
Fleet Maintenance
Lead fleet capital planning and prioritization including sustaining capital, grant-funded projects, fleet improvements, and new asset investments, aligned with operational needs, financial objects, and long-term fleet strategy
Establish and oversee a proactive fleet maintenance strategy leveraging preventive and predicative maintenance practices, analytics, and condition-based monitoring to maximize locomotive reliability, availability, safety, and asset life.
Establish and Drive Key Metrics
Drive locomotive utilization and availability to maximize fleet productivity and operational performance
Monitor and improve fleet reliability including mean time between failures, lost productivity, and identification and resolution of “bad actor” locomotives
Drive fuel efficiency and savings initiatives through performance monitoring, operational practices and technology utilization
Drive Performance & Accountability
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Support the implementation and preparation of budgets based on corporate financial goals and growth objects
Drive budget versus actual performance; ensure cost effectiveness and profitability of all mechanical functions; provide detailed analysis and action plans
Develop performance goals, quality standards, and baseline performance measurements in conjunction with Vice President of Operations; provide detailed analysis and action plans
Support General Managers to achieve mechanical process improvement targets
Design and implement daily procedures for locomotive and car repair employees; ensure managers enforce procedures
Ensure all mechanical teams meet or exceed: company standards, AAR standards, and Transport Canada/Federal Railroad Administration regulations
Meet or exceed mechanical and operational productivity targets
Participate in industry conferences; identify opportunities for continued development of corporate mechanical standards and regulations, and report to senior leadership
Establish and implement mechanical personnel development plans in conjunction with General Managers
Support implementation of all mechanical safety training and ensure proper application of training
Ensure all required certifications for mechanical functions are valid and kept up-to-date
Actively promote…