Valve Technician Lead

Guardian Rail, LLC•Kansas City, MO

2d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. An employee in this position has the ability to perform all job requirements at the highest level, while performing in a leadership role. This position assists Supervisors and Managers at their designated facility.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate English at a proficient level
Ability to learn function specific operational details and pass an exam to demonstrate knowledge
Ability to learn, follow and perform required recordkeeping of Guardian Rail EHS, and Quality policies, procedures, and checklists.
Work in hot and cold environment, in and out of the weather; work safely around heavy equipment and on top of, under and inside railcars, as well as around railroad tracks.
Knowledge of equipment and tools required to perform safe entry for cleaning
Ability to rebuild Valves
Perform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to wear and care for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel toed boots, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and other PPE as required.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete, perform, and maintain the Valve Technician I, II and III job functions
Train and instruct Valve Technicians on all aspects of job functions
Assist Supervisor as needed and fill in during the Supervisor’s absence
Administer and ensure quality and safety procedures are being followed
Interpret site KPI’s and develop operational changes to support efficient performance
Conduct and facilitate meetings
Comply with company’s Quality Program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures
Utilize mobile and desktop hardware for operational effectiveness
Maintain and coordinate control of tooling and equipment, including tool board inventory, to prevent workflow interruption
Assist in employee personnel recruitment processes
Any other duties as assigned such special projects