Assistant Site Manager - Locomotive Maintenance – Cumberland, MD
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Assistant Site Manager - Locomotive Maintenance – Cumberland, MD
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!
Who will you be working with?
Reporting to the Sr. Onsite Service Manager, the Assistant Site Manager is the second in command of a dynamic team of subject matter experts in locomotive repair and materials – all geared towards assisting our customer to keep their locomotives running at optimal levels.
How will you make a difference?
This role is involved in all aspects of shop management and provides foundational knowledge and experience that sets the groundwork for continued career growth and exposure. A true front line leader role, where you will be responsible for the performance of a team of technicians, this position is geared towards those who have a passion for leading others.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelors’ degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or universityOr 4+ years of military experience (preferably in a maintenance related specialty)Or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of operations experienceOr associate degree in technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years professional work experience
Currently Level II certified (highly preferred)Minimum of 3 years of operations, services, engineering, or military maintenance experienceProficiency in MS office applicationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated success in a fast paced, customer facing operations environment Previous experience, or the ability to be successful in, a customer facing job function Experience, willingness, and ability to work in shop environment and to work various shifts on various days as required, including having a flexible work schedule to perform auditing and training on various shifts.The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendanceA high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal
What will your typical day look like?
Train new locomotive maintenance technicians (TA’s)Oversee the tooling/repair processesHigher level work planning and troubleshooting with the customerCreate work scopes for new projects and review the progress of current/ongoing projectsProvide technical expertise to railroad employees and management as well as Wabtec employees, including troubleshooting, material handling, tooling, safety procedures, and contract requirement clarificationLead a technical team and provide training / mentorship to the customer and Wabtec employeesManage and provide instruction on key programs and proceduresProvide clear communication to customer employees, customer management and management on work to be performed, equipment status, productivity, and process improvements, and liaison with other departments as necessaryWork with customer employees and management to promote, maintain, and drive continuous improvement in safe work practices while monitoring productivity, quality assurance, and adherence to contract requirementsEnsure compliance with all applicable regulations, OSHA work practices, and industry / site specific work rulesMake risk assessments balancing customer requests with Wabtec requirementsEstablish production plan for labor, material, and logisticsWork with various software systems (MS Office, Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP) to manage material, labor plans, and other systemic requirementsAll other duties as required
What about the physical demands of the job?
Standing for long periods of timeWalking throughout the day Walking up and down stairsClimbing on/off of locomotives Fitting into small or tight spaces if/when needed Wearing all required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection) throughout the day Speaking and hearing Typing and operating a computer Working overnight shifts and multiple days in a row, as required You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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