RAILROAD MAINLINE & MARSHALLING YARD TRAFFIC OPERATOR

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Railroad Mainline & Marshalling Yard Traffic Operator safely and efficiently supports Inland Traffic Rail operations. The role coordinates rail yard inventory and railcar movements, prepares switch lists and train documents, and communicates with production units and Union Pacific. It ensures railcars and operations comply with company, DOT, and FRA safety, quality, and environmental standards. The operator also serves as a Permitting PIC for Hazardous Energy Control for Rail, coordinates rail yard and locomotive maintenance, completes inspections, and maintains operational records. The position may require work outside normal shift hours.

Requirements

3–5 years of railcar switching experience as a conductor or switching foreman using a locomotive as switching power.
Proficiency in railcar switching, train movements, and inventory management.
Ability to prepare and interpret switch lists and train documents.
Ability to operate locomotives and rail yard equipment safely.
Ability to use an AEI handheld scanner and computer systems for tracking and reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Act as Permitting PIC on Hazardous Energy Control for Rail.
Relieve the shift properly.
Scan the rail yard for daily and monthly inventory.
Coordinate movement of rail cars.
Prepare accurate inbound and outbound train lists.
Complete monthly inspections.
Schedule and coordinate rail yard maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.
Schedule and coordinate locomotive maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.
Inspect equipment and ensure shift inspections are performed.
Ensure THM policies and procedures are followed.
Understand the duties performed by rail personnel in Inland Traffic Rail Operations.
Maintain a log book.
Adhere to, implement, educate, and train employees on applicable company policies and procedures, including ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, and company requirements.
Comply with Nothing Touching the Ground requirements, including daily audits.
Participate in Operation Clean Sweep and ensure employees understand and are accountable for pellet-loss prevention, containment, cleanup, and disposal.
Work outside normal shift hours as needed.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.