A professional who plans and coordinates inspection, maintenance, and repair of railroad equipment within assigned railroad region. Responsibilities include:

• Analyzes productivity and budget reports to determine allocation of work force, and equipment and productivity of inspection and repair facilities within assigned region.
• Confers with shop and yard supervisory personnel and shippers to stay apprised of daily work schedules and to ensure priority scheduling of repairs for railcars needed back in service.
• Oversees administrative matters, such as training policies, budget allocations, and equipment replacement.
• Monitors administration of safety program, according to company rules, union agreements, and federal regulations.