RAILROAD MAINLINE & MARSHALLING YARD TRAFFIC OPERATOR

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Railroad Mainline & Marshalling Yard Traffic Operator supports Inland Traffic Rail operations by coordinating yard inventory, preparing switch lists, and communicating with production units and Union Pacific. The role ensures railcars meet company, DOT, and FRA safety, quality, and environmental standards. The operator coordinates railcar movements and maintenance schedules, performs inventory and equipment inspections, maintains operational records, and helps ensure rail personnel follow applicable procedures and requirements. The position may require work outside normal shift hours as needed.

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.
Skill in safely operating locomotives and rail yard equipment.
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.
Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for their current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.

Responsibilities

Act as Permitting PIC on Hazardous Energy Control for Rail.
Properly relieve the shift.
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.
Ensure shift inspections are performed.
Ensure THM policies and procedures are followed.
Understand all duties performed by rail personnel in Inland Traffic Rail Operation.
Maintain the log book.
Follow, implement, educate, and train on 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 (NTG) requirements, including daily audits.
Participate in Operation Clean Sweep and ensure employees are aware of and 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.