TrinityRail

Railcar Coordinator

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PayCompetitive
LocationThe Woodlands/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 12739




      RSI Logistics, recently acquired by Trinity Industries Inc., is looking for a Railcar Maintenance Coordinator. The Maintenance Coordinator’s primary objective is to enable timely coordination of qualifications, maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of railcars to enhance railcar performance and utilization. This role is also responsible to ensure compliance with all AAR/DOT/FRA and other applicable environmental, Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.

      The Maintenance Coordinator will interact directly with the client, railroads, railcar shops, railcar owners, and other RSI personnel. The role operates in a professional office environment and requires mechanical aptitude and decision-making skills.

      What you'll do:

      • Work in partnership with client to establish annual maintenance requirements (programs)
      • Work within a predetermined maintenance forecast and budget
      • Collaborate with client and car owners to ensure shopping instructions are accurate and complete
      • Select repair shop and mobile repair units based on price, location, type or repair, and availability
      • Organize, update and maintain shop status reports and distribute as requested
      • Establish relationships with client, repair shops and car owners
      • Collect all required shopping documents related to mechanical and regulatory changes
      • Expedite the established annual maintenance requirements (programs) based on client requirements to ensure deadlines are met
      • Participate in client-required meetings on this topic as needed
      • Follow and maintain SOPs as necessary

      Qualifications:

      • Minimum of 2 years of experience in rail operations or logistics coordination
      • Bachelor's degree in logistics supply chain management preferred
      • System savvy (prior ERP experience or Rail TMS experience highly preferred)
      • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
      • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
      • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
      • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
      • Bonus: prior knowledge/experience in railcar repair and maintenance programs






  • About the company

      TrinityRail is a leading North American provider of railcar services and products providing a single source for comprehensive rail transportation solutions.