Terminal Master - Industrial Rail

Savage•Beaumont, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Terminal Master will be highly proficient in the creation of switch lists and directing switch crews to safely and efficiently conduct rail movements. This role involves using yard management software, training teammates, proactive problem-solving to prevent logistics difficulties, and monitoring activities for safety, security, and accuracy within the yard using video monitoring equipment. The Terminal Master will also support reporting needs from the Customer and Savage Logistics or Operations Managers, ensure communication with the Union Pacific railroad, perform recordkeeping, and act as a mentor for new logistics Team Members, specializing in rail movement and safety.

Requirements

Detailed understanding of the needs of rail switch crews, sign-off on Savage rail operating training.
Communicate detailed instructions and instruct others in best practices for communication and tracking.
Handle different and competing deadlines between Savage, the Class-1 Railroad, and the Customer’s logistics team.
Trusted to work with limited supervision and to actively engage others.
Understands the importance and demonstrates professionalism and Customer service, quickly and professionally responds to day-to-day Customer needs.
Anticipate needs of the Operation/Managers/Team Members.
5+ Years’ experience in a rail-centric facility required.
Experience not only using logistics-sensitive administrative tasks but instructing others how to perform them.
High school graduate or GED equivalent required.

Responsibilities

Use yard management software and be able to quickly and clearly instruct teammates in how to use software.
Create accurate switch lists and be able to train others on how to create accurate switch lists.
Use problem solving skills to actively prevent logistics difficulties before they happen, train others on what to proactively look for.
Actively monitor activities for safety, security, and accuracy within the yard using video monitoring equipment.
Take lead role in supporting reporting needs from the Customer and Savage Logistics or Operations Managers, provide data and reports to aid the Logistics Manager in Customer discussions.
Ensure adequate information and communication is conducted with the Union Pacific railroad.
Performing recordkeeping duties related to the switch lists and instructions from Customer.
Accurately and professionally hand off logistics tasks surrounding shift changes, act as a mentor for new logistics Team Members.
Act as a rail movement and safety specialist, including monitoring safe rail movement.