Inspection Specialist

SFC Payroll • Meridian, MS

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Inspection Specialist 1 is responsible for creating railcar repair estimates via visual inspection and entry into the BRC system to assist supervisory personnel in leading and directing railcar production for the facility. The successful candidate will be able to communicate with internal and external personnel, including vendors and car owners, to assess the cost-effectiveness of car repairs and achieve profitable margins.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: AAR Interchange Rules, AAR Billing Repair Card for Interchange Rules, FRA Freight Car Safety Standards, Lettering and Marking Freight Car Inspection Overview, Basics of Railroad Wheels, Car Air Brakes (chalk talk two), FRA Railroad Safety Appliance Standards (Condensed Course)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures.
• Learn the basic flow and logistics of the railroad industry and repair business.
• Follow written and verbal directions and have basic math, reading, and writing skills while effectively working in a team environment, including but not limited to BRC work order understanding, associated regulatory/CFRS/customer forms, and execution without instructional intervention.
• Perform railcar estimating, auditing, billing, data entry, and inventory control.
• Proficiently use AAR field manual and associated regulatory materials.
• Properly use AAR Rule 1 and various inspection gauges.
• Prepare and review BRC's to ensure compliance with customer, CFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required documentation per customer, CFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Identify associated parts to prepare accurate material pick list via the creation of BRS.
• Utilize mobile and/or desktop hardware for operational effectiveness.
• Interact with customers and outside inspectors.
• Possesses the knowledge of railcar anatomy, being capable of identifying car/component defects and the proper repair required outside of the AAR Interchange Rules.
• Periodically review estimate accuracy with shop floor supervisors to accomplish and maintain proper shop productivity.
• Fulfill CFRS WIS requirements (Weld Inspection capabilities).
• Perform in-depth review of work order estimates and BRC's prior to customer authorization.
• During repair procedures, solicit approval for additional repair defects not originally included in the estimate.
• Communicate work area status/activities to site personnel to ensure consistent departmental output.
• Successfully complete this position's "Education/Formal Training" requirements.
• Wear PPE in appropriate areas.
• Act to support the interests of the department and organization and to perform other duties as assigned to ensure the successful achievement of departmental and company objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA
• 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
• 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
• Paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), as well as personal time, sick days and summer half days for certain roles
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree