Switchman

INEOS•Pasadena, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Switchman is responsible for the safe, efficient movement and positioning of railcars within the manufacturing facility to support production, loading/unloading, and shipping operations. This role ensures strict adherence to safety protocols and maintains communication with the switch engine operator to facilitate safe railcar movement. The position is critical to maintaining uninterrupted plant operations and meeting safety and environmental standards. This position is essential to maintaining continuous production flow and meeting customer delivery commitments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Understanding of rail switching operations and safety practices
Ability to interpret track layouts and switching plans
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to walk long distances and stand for extended periods
Ability to climb railcars and operate switches
Lift up to 50 lbs
Maintain situational awareness in high-risk environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or rail operations preferred
Rail switching or conductor training
Safety training (LOTO, etc.)

Responsibilities

Operate a locomotive to move railcars within the plant.
Direct and coordinate the movement of railcars within the plant.
Operate track switches to route railcars to designated areas.
Ensure proper placement and sequencing of railcars.
Assist in building and staging inbound and outbound railcar sets.
Ensure clear communication with the locomotive operator.
Verify tracks are clear, railcars are disconnected, loading arms are raised, and switches are properly aligned before movement.
Adhere to plant safety rules, speed limits, and procedures.
Identify and report safety hazards or incidents immediately.
Support rail isolation and lockout/tagout procedures.
Coordinate with production and logistics teams to prioritize movements.
Assist with railcar inspections and support loading/unloading operations.
Hookup, pressure test hose connections, sample, and unload propylene railcars
Change lineups from liquid unloading to vapor recovery of railcars
Weigh inbound and outbound railcars and identify heel weights
Assist the Production Department with any other needs in the plant when not performing switch crew duties, such as but not limited to: Load customer trucks, move hoses within the plant, perform housekeeping duties, work plant security gate.
Participate in plant safety audits, job safety analyses, housekeeping audits, etc.
Maintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all INEOS safety policies and procedures.
Understand and promote the INEOS “20 Principles of Safety”, assuring that others are aware of safe working practices and promote the safety concepts of “Coaching for Safety” and “Stop Work”.
Promote safety and safe actions through communication such as discussing safety with employees/contractors before job task, during meetings, and as opportunities arise to promote safety to the fullest extent possible.
Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulatory requirements and strive to meet internal SHE objectives.
Complete training requirements as outlined in the annual training schedule.