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Job Location
Amarillo Tank Shop - Amarillo, TX

Description

Cathcart Rail, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading freight rail services and transportation company. We employ nearly 1,000 employees in more than 100 locations in 33 states and operate the largest railcar services network in the industry, encompassing 18 large railcar repair facilities and more than 75 field services locations in addition to a rail services division that operates three short line railroads and a dozen contract switching and transloading sites.

The Valve Supervisor manages the people and processes responsible for the installation, service and repair of tank car valves in accordance with regulatory and customer specifications. Responsibilities include recording maintenance information including test results, material usage and repairs made; removing and replacing defective or worn valves; observing gauges for pressure losses and testing internal seams for leaks.

In order to successfully lead the valve team, candidates must have a safety & quality mindset and enjoy hands-on work in year-round outdoor conditions.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Interpret job work orders to perform required valve removal and repair
• Lead team to ensure coordinated and complete repairs in an efficient manner and within assigned hours
• Monitor and manage materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks
• Interact with peers and subordinates to achieve production goals
• Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all Cathcart Rail Environmental Health and Safety Policies
• 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.
• Any other duties as assigned such special projects

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Rail industry experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read, write and communicate technical specifications at a proficient level
• Ability to monitor and maintain recordkeeping EHS and Quality requirements
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor ambient conditions
• Ability to work utilizing personal protective equipment including steel toed boots, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves and other job specific protection

our physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and dusty conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, confined spaces.

The work type is best described as heavy, hands-on mechanical work. Work is very physical, and without proper work planning can result in out of position pushing, pulling, and lifting. Proper body mechanics, positioning and lifting techniques can be very important. Employees are urged to seek help when needed with heavier tasks, and to use lifting equipment where necessary. The positioning of the work being performed can change very frequently.

Tools used: Various heavier air and electric powered tools are used, such as car jacks, impact wrenches, and grinders are used daily. Work also requires frequent use of hand wrenches, hammers, chisels, socket wrenches, and ladders. Cutting torches are also used, with welding equipment used upon qualification of employee.

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