Inspection Specialist 1

Description

• Identify associated parts to prepare accurate material pick list via the creation of BRS.
• Perform in-depth review of work order estimates and BRC's prior to customer authorization.
• Wear PPE in appropriate areas.
• Interact with customers and outside inspectors.
• Fulfill CFRS WIS requirements (Weld Inspection capabilities).
• Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures.
• Periodically review estimate accuracy with shop floor supervisors to accomplish and maintain proper shop productivity.
• Learn the basic flow and logistics of the railroad industry and repair business.
• Prepare and review BRC's to ensure compliance with customer, CFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Complete required documentation per customer, CFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Perform railcar estimating, auditing, billing, data entry, and inventory control.
• Utilize mobile and/or desktop hardware for operational effectiveness.
• Communicate work area status/activities to site personnel to ensure consistent departmental output.

Requirements

• AAR Interchange Rules
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Successfully complete this position's "Education/Formal Training" requirements.
• Possesses the knowledge of railcar anatomy, being capable of identifying car/component defects and the proper repair required outside of the AAR Interchange Rules.
• Car Air Brakes (chalk talk two)
• AAR Billing Repair Card for Interchange Rules
• FRA Railroad Safety Appliance Standards (Condensed Course)
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lettering and Marking
• Follow written and verbal directions and have basic math, reading, and writing skills while effectively working in a team environment, including but not limited to BRC work order understanding, associated regulatory/CFRS/customer forms, and execution without instructional intervention.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management:
• Proficiently use AAR field manual and associated regulatory materials.
• Basics of Railroad Wheels
• Properly use AAR Rule 1 and various inspection gauges.

Benefits

• Provides community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations!
• Provides paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), as well as personal time, sick days and summer half days for certain roles
• Includes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
• Includes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
• Provides 10 paid holidays annually
• Provides paid parental leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
• Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA
• Provides training and tuition reimbursement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance