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**LOCATION**:Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | **BRAND**: KB Rail de Mexico | **REQUISITION ID**:6453 |** JOB GRADE**: 15 |** ON-SITE/REMOTE**: On-siteSince 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry.
As a member company of Knorr-Bremse -the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles-New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems.
From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia.
Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.
Join our KB Rail Mexico team in our next steps.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**:**Position Summary**: Position is responsible for supervising and conducting operations in the areas of Controls and Gage calibration functions in the plant to maximize production while adhering to standard safe practices and procedures, environmental and legislative requirements.
This position is involved in organizing, planning and conducting regular maintenance/calibration work on all Test / Gage equipment and systems within the plant.
Oversee and conducting preventive maintenance procedures, evaluating, and maximizing maintenance procedures in collaboration with other support personnel and staff.
Also responsible of overseeing the activities of Controls Engineers personnel so that they follow the company's regulations concerning safety procedures thus minimizing personal injury risks, environmental and company asset damage.
Should be able to develop personnel work schedule, work force size and changes in staff composition.
Should be able to handle emergencies and adjust work schedules as needed.
**Essential Functions**:- Oversees and conduct maintenance programs and scheduling such as TPM, safety.- Develops maintenance training programs for all personnel in their areas.- Manages resources and working hours of all maintenance personnel.- Directs and analyzes the work order planning and provide necessary support per work area requirements and procedures.- Communicates with members of the production teams and provide support as required.- Adhere to safe working practices and follow all safety procedures and programs (SAM) as well as PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).- Manages and conduct the calibration system for all Testing equipment.- Participates during equipment and cell transfers as well as during product launches.- Supports the development and integration of new production Systems.- Actively participate in KPS events.- Supports the acquisition of new technology for plant development.- Develops personnel in technical and working practices.- Coordinate external calibration services.- Generate shopping cars for the department.- Knows and communicates the need for product safety