Inbound Inspect. Specialist I

Overview

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for performing inbound inspections and producing accurate Inspection Defect Reports on all types of railcars. These reports must meet all external and internal requirements related to Safety, Quality, and Cost.

Responsibilities

• Perform inbound inspections on all types of railroad cars and equipment including tank and freight per customer, regulatory and company established policies and procedures.
• Accurately and thoroughly document identified defects through GATX systems that support downstream production related activities.
• Respond to inquiries within a high-volume, fast-paced environment, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure railcars are repaired cost effectively and in a timely, high-quality manner.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer, regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Champion improvement opportunities within inspection department, including: 
• Participate in department and company meetings;
• Perform ETQ action items and CAPAs;
• Contribute to GATX policy and procedure updates;
• Complete all required defect documentation to ensure accurate billing and communication of completed repairs.
• Assist ASL’s, FMA’s, ME’s, Estimators, and Engineers as needed.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) year railcar experience;
• Certified in NDT Visual Testing, Level II – NDT-VT
• Extensive technical / railcar repair knowledge including, but not limited to, regulatory requirements associated with the FRA and AAR as well as GATX Rail requirements
• Strong computer skills, including experience with, or the ability to learn, Microsoft Office, PowerBI, Maintenance Management System (MMS), Service Event Management (SEM), GATX ShopPortal, Railinc, and GATX Tails
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quality inspection expectations

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding inspection department production expectations

• Ability to perform cross-functional tasks across multiple departments

 

Key Competencies:

• Supportive of a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Improvement Order instructions, Fleet Maintenance instructions, work orders, AAR Field Manual and engineering drawings
• Consistently exercise good judgment regarding business issues affecting the GATX fleet and third-party service providers
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability by communicating concerns and improvement suggestions related to Safety, Quality, Deliver, and Cost (SQDC)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong customer resolution skills required to address maintenance questions and resolve estimate issues
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of Root Cause Analysis
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Ability to work well with others in a positive manner
• Ability to be flexible and to strive in a fast pace environment

 

Other:

• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
• Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments
• Must be able to physically enter confined space (rail car manways as small as 18” in diameter) and work in enclosed environments
• Must be able to stand/sit/work in front of a computer for extended periods
• Must be able to walk for extended periods of time

Posting Duration

This posting will remain open until the role is filled.

 

As of the post date, the salary range for this position is:

Min

USD $61,200.00/Yr.

Max

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

 

This role may be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire.

 

This range is a reasonable estimate and takes into account several factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, geographic location, skill set, experience, education, training, internal equity, and other business needs.