Lead - Railcar Repair Technician

Marmon Holdings•Pasadena, TX

9d•$23 - $30

About The Position

UTLX Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) Provides leasing, manufacturing, and repair services to our customers and owns/manages one of the largest fleets of railroad tank cars in North America. Our manufacturing plants are state-of-the-art, and our fleet is maintained by a large, sophisticated repair network consisting of geographically-placed repair shops and mobile repair crews. With over 126 years in this industry, UTLX has a long history that provides a solid name and foundation on which to build customer relationships. UTLX is financially stable and a Berkshire Hathaway company. Our field site locations currently number about 80 throughout North America. We are searching for people with a positive outlook and strong work ethic to become part of the UTLX success story. Job Description: The Lead Railcar Technician conducts all aspects of repair and maintenance on railcars. This person must demonstrate good leadership and team skills while being a safety-conscious person. Will also be responsible for providing quality and safety training, along with monthly safety meetings with customers and site personnel. Some travel may be required Tank Qualification experience is a plus Understand and perform all work outlined under Supervision Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars comply with all FRA, AAR, and customer requirements Perform repairs as necessary while always using current safety and quality standards and repair procedures Perform mechanical repairs to railroad freight cars including tank and hopper cars when required Occasionally performing welding repairs when needed Coordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards. Notify supervision of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks Interact well with team members and supervisor Meet the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure we deliver a best-in-class customer experience Ensure all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and complete Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections Follow all safety rules and practices May be involved in safety committees or initiatives Fill in for Supervisor duties when out Assist with internal and external audits Ordering parts, receiving PO’s and inventory management Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must hold RT3 / RT3F certifications at minimum which includes Air Brake Testing (ABT) and Designated Inspector (DI)
Must have completion of TM-02/TM-03 Quality Training
High school diploma or GED required
Must hold a Valid Driver’s License
Demonstrate job-related knowledge including following written instructions
Demonstrate an ability to safely operate machinery including, but not limited to large work vehicles, which may also pull trailers from time to time, and forklifts
Be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including any overtime
Ability to learn basic railcar knowledge
Proficiency with the use of basic hand and power tools
Ability to learn basic knowledge of how to read Engineering drawings
Ability to pass DOT Requirements is a plus
Ability to perform confined space entry or monitoring and create hot work permits
Ability to pass any required NDT disciplines and function specific certifications, which may include tank car welding, and demonstrates strong familiarity with AAR rules and regulations
Ability to obtain all of the certifications required for Railcar Tech Level 5: Timeline and required test depend on specific location
Any type of welding/mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is preferred
Must be legal to work in the United State now and in the future without sponsorship requirements
Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground surface
Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
Must be able to work in confined spaces and be able to enter into a 20" diameter access hatch.
Must be able to perform a FIT Test and wear a respirator
Must be able to pass company physical exam, drug screening and background check

Nice To Haves

Tank Qualification experience is a plus
Any type of welding/mechanical experience or railcar knowledge is preferred
Ability to pass DOT Requirements is a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct all aspects of repair and maintenance on railcars
Demonstrate good leadership and team skills while being a safety-conscious person
Responsible for providing quality and safety training, along with monthly safety meetings with customers and site personnel
Understand and perform all work outlined under Supervision
Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars comply with all FRA, AAR, and customer requirements
Perform repairs as necessary while always using current safety and quality standards and repair procedures
Perform mechanical repairs to railroad freight cars including tank and hopper cars when required
Occasionally performing welding repairs when needed
Coordinate and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours
Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards
Notify supervision of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks
Interact well with team members and supervisor
Meet the expectations and requirements of all customers to ensure we deliver a best-in-class customer experience
Ensure all necessary invoicing, inspection, and work order information is accurate and complete
Actively participate in safety assessments and equipment inspections
Follow all safety rules and practices
May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
Fill in for Supervisor duties when out
Assist with internal and external audits
Ordering parts, receiving PO’s and inventory management
Perform other duties as assigned