Manager of Rail Fleet and Track Maintenance

Vulcan Materials • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. We are hiring a Manager, Rail Fleet and Track Maintenance to be based in either Atlanta, GA, or Birmingham, AL.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent (5+) years of experience in rail operations, specifically maintaining and/or working on railcars, components and rail/track infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel 15+ days a month across Vulcan's footprint.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement proactive solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as Welding Inspector, NACE Coating Inspector Level 1, Track Safety Inspector.
• Mechanical or civil engineering background with limited direct rail experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety by prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned operations have zero accidents and are in total compliance with all Vulcan policies and procedures.
• Provide training to staff on rail safety protocols, inspection procedures, and proper maintenance practices.
• Lead and perform inspections of railcars, locomotives, track, and related infrastructure to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identify and document defects or safety hazards, recommending corrective actions.
• Investigate rail incidents or accidents to determine causes and develop preventive measures.
• Implement a strategic and user-friendly schedule for maintenance of Vulcan's railcar and locomotive fleet.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, compliance reports, and metrics.
• Develop and implement best practices for railcar loading, unloading, and maintenance.
• Ensure timely routine services and schedule major/minor component replacements appropriately.
• Optimize utilization, minimize downtime, avoid unnecessary charges, and maximize tons shipped by rail.
• Audit Billing Repair Cards (BRC) from shops to ensure compliance with standards and billing accuracy.
• Work closely with stakeholders on building specifications, justification, and selection of equipment.
• Manage, maintain, evaluate, and strengthen relationships and performance of railcar maintenance contractors.
• Provide leadership by identifying and coordinating with others to provide internal rail-related safety and operational training.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision programs.
• Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree