Valve Technician Lead

Valve Technician Lead

Kansas City Repair Services - Kansas City, MO

Overview

Salary Range $27.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Description

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. We are currently seeking Valve Technicians at our Kansas City repair facility.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Successfully complete, perform, and maintain the Valve Technician functions including the installation, service and repair of tank car valves in accordance with specifications
• Responsibilities include recording maintenance information including test results, material usage and repairs made; removing and replacing defective valves; observing gauges for pressure losses; and testing internal seams for leaks
• 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

Qualifications

• 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.