Project Superintendent – Rail Grinding & Milling

Plasser American Corp • Chesapeake, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

Requirements

• At least 5-7 years railways experience in the Railway Engineering Department.
• Familiarity with grinding and milling practices and procedures common to the industry.
• Coordinating/influencing skills.
• Strong communicator across multiple functions.
• Required to be on call on a regular basis outside of normal business hours and workdays.
• Proficient with a computer, (Microsoft Office).
• Already has or is able to obtain a Passport.
• Ability to obtain an e-RailSafe card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage numerous rail grinding and rail milling teams, which includes approving expenses, approving payroll, scheduling rotations, and participating in hiring of new team members.
• Basic understanding of rail treatment.
• Identify rail surface defects (spalling, corrugation, engine burns).
• Understanding of how track geometry and track substructure plays a role in development of rail surface conditions.
• Assess and/or survey rail condition and develop long term rail treatment plan.
• Provide input to the development of the annual budget and oversees cost control for the rail grinding and milling programs.
• Knowledge and can explain difference between rail grinding and rail milling.
• Knowledge and can explain when to perform rail grinding and when to perform rail milling.
• Basic knowledge of rail grinding and rail milling operations, including operational set-up (grinders, watch trucks, final patrol).
• Complete on-site inspections and audits of equipment.
• Must know already or will learn how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot rail grinding and milling equipment.

Benefits

• Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
• You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
• Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
• Free Life Insurance – 2 times your annual salary
• Company Events
• Free employee medical and dental coverage on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed