Senior Inspector Fleet Operations
Description:
Job Description
Job Summary
The Senior Inspector Field Operations is focused on providing effective on-site guidance and technical assistance to railcar repair providers related to inspection and repair of AITX owned Tank and Freight railcars. Responsibilities include developing shop audit plans to ensure quality of repairs, qualification events, general preventive maintenance repairs, and to ensure regulatory compliance integrity of AITX owned railcars. The Senior Inspector Field Operations will also ensure work performed meets all applicable AITX repair policies and procedures and will create technical audit reports describing the findings during the site visits.
Job Duties
Physically inspect railcars and/or tankcars and create a report to reflect car condition, adherence to applicable AITX / customer requirements and mandatory AAR and FRA regulated repairs
Ensure shop compliance to instructions for the repairs required
Review all parts and material marked for repair and communicate any issues with the BRC or removed material.
Inspect exterior and interior coatings as required.
Determine the proper coatings application or need for repair if necessary.
Review records such as car processing, fleet data forms, records of cars received and shipped, and photo documentation as necessary to provide up-to-date information on the car and shop for evaluation.
Ensure AAR quality assurance standards are met
Follow all safety rules and procedures
Interact with crew members and supervisors in a team environment
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
Comply with the established safety policies and support continuing awareness for safety
Identify railroad damaged cars, participate in joint inspections, prepare JIC’s, and negotiate with railroad representatives as required to assure maximum settlements are obtained
Interact with engineers and fleet operations staff on inspection planning.
Comply with the established AITX and shop safety policies and support continuing awareness for safety.
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Experience, Education, Requirements
High School diploma plus 2 years of college or equivalent railcar experience is desired.
Knowledge of tank car and freight car repair methods, material requirements, and inspection processes including experience with AAR and FRA rules and regulations.
Knowledge of weld symbols, weldments, and weld inspection including Visual Inspection and Dye Penetrant Testing.
Knowledge of using a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to AAR Rule 1 gages, WFT/DFT gages and other inspection tools.
Knowledge of basic NDT methods such as Visual Inspection and Dye Penetrant Testing and Ultrasonic Testing is a plus.
Ability to interpret drawings, procedure manuals, and have proven mechanical aptitude
Computer proficiency, attention to details, time management, verbal, and written communication
Must be able to pass background check, pre-employment physical and drug test.
Must be able to travel 75% or more.
Position requires the ability to climb up on top of, underneath and inside of rail and tank cars.
Physical Environment
Physical Abilities
Stand – frequently
Walk – continuously
Sit – occasionally
Climb – frequently
Crawl – frequently
Squat or kneel – frequently
Bend – frequently
Fine Manipulation – N/A
Reach Outward – frequently
Reach above shoulder – occasionally
Lift / Carry
10 lbs or less – frequently
11 – 20 lbs – frequently
21 – 50 lbs – frequently
51 – 100 lbs – occasionally
Over 100 lbs – N/A
Push / Pull
10 lbs or less – frequently
10 – 20 lbs – frequently
20 – 50 lbs – frequently
51 – 100 lbs – occasionally
Over 100 lbs – N/A
N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)
Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
Continuously - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Full-time