Service Technical Manager (REMAN)

Role Summary / Purpose The Locomotive Wheel Repair Shop (REMAN) Leader is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the locomotive wheel repair facility based out of Roza. The role provides overall leadership for planning, execution, quality control, resource management, and reporting related to locomotive wheelset, axle, bearing, and wheel machining/repair activities. The incumbent will ensure timely turnaround of wheelsets to meet fleet reliability requirements while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. Key Responsibilities Lead wheel repair shop operations at Roza including wheelset inspection, disassembly, repair, machining, assembly, testing, and dispatch. Develop and execute production plans to meet wheel overhaul and repair targets in alignment with locomotive maintenance schedules and customer requirements. Ensure all wheel repair activities are performed in accordance with approved engineering specifications, documented procedures, quality standards, and statutory requirements. Prepare and maintain Service BOMs, repair work scopes, routing plans, and resource requirements to support efficient execution. Coordinate closely with service sheds, maintenance facilities, fleet teams, and planning groups to forecast wheel repair demand and prioritize shop workload. Monitor wheelset turnaround time (TAT), shop productivity, machine utilization, backlog, and quality KPIs to drive operational excellence. Ensure availability of inventory of spares and consumables, tooling, gauges, lifting equipment, and plant & equipment required for uninterrupted operations. Lead preventive and corrective maintenance planning for wheel lathes, presses, NDT equipment, and other critical repair shop assets to minimize downtime. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, Lean practices, Kaizens, and productivity enhancement programs to reduce cost and improve throughput. Establish robust quality control processes including dimensional inspections, NDT compliance, documentation, traceability, and release procedures. Maintain accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports covering production, safety, quality, inventory, and cost metrics. Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and promote a zero-harm culture through risk assessments, audits, safety observations, and employee engagement. Develop team capability through training, coaching, competency assessment, and succession planning for shop personnel. Lead investigations of quality incidents, equipment failures, safety events, and customer complaints, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.   Revised Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline/Diploma Engineer with appropriate experience. 12 to 15 years of experience in locomotive maintenance, wheel shop operations, machine shop operations, heavy engineering,…