Internship Opportunity: Technical Services Support Intern
About The Position
The general objective is to assist technical services committee managers in the development and support of railroad industry Rules and Standards. Projects may include: Conducting data analysis of Umler or Car Repair Billing information to prepare pivot tables, graphs, and summaries for presentation to Committees. The time standards review. Reviewing applications (for facility and product approval) for compliance with standards, organizing the applications when needed, and sending them to committees for ballot approval. Producing technical drawings for publication in AAR Rules and Standards. Developing a shared online committee management information system that houses communications, minutes, calendars, actions, and applications for approval (including letters, test results, and inspections). The effort will include a system for balloting items for approval. Developing a separate shared online system to archive and internally share inspection reports. Developing drafts of circulars and proposed Rules and Standards. Preparing for and organizing industry meetings and conferences. Working with an existing industry services provider (IIRX) to enhance existing facility approval capabilities. Some clerical work in archiving and indexing critical files or publications.
Requirements
- Open to learning and living the MxV Rail values (Momentum, Insight, Teamwork, Rigor, Purpose) in all facets of the organization's work.
- Experience in data analysis (coursework, research, or work). Basic problem-solving skills and grasp of technical processes/engineering principles.
- Strong foundation in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (data organization/analysis, functions, charts, basic programming).
- Basic project management skills to keep tasks on schedule.
- Ability to work on-track and in lab environments, taking measurements, photos, and field notes as needed.
- Willingness to learn railroad freight car components/systems and develop skills in data analysis, literature review, multitasking, communication, and leadership skills.
- MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment.
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of undergraduate coursework in structural, materials, data science, economics, or industrial engineering.
- Experience using Minitab, Statistica, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Python, SharePoint, and/or MATLAB.
Responsibilities
- Support the technical service department through the following:
- Data analysis and organization
- Technical support to committee managers and members
- Organizing and tracking critical information
- Report preparation
- Working with AAR members to increase the efficiency of technical service support
- Testing and/or inspection of rail components or systems and preparation of reports on the results
- Ensures that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Railroad Retirement
- 401(k) Program with Company Match
- Fortnight Schedule
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
