Railcar Repair Technician

Procor Limited; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail service provider is seeking a Rail Car Repair Technician in Lacombe, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and experience in railcar repair. Responsibilities include cutting, welding, and adhering to safety standards. The role offers group benefits, pension plans, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Benefits

Group benefits including dental and vision

Generous pension and retirement savings

Personal rebates for education and fitness

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Strong mechanical skills with hand tools and power equipment.
• Prior railcar repair experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs involving cutting and welding on rail cars.
• Operate telehandler forklift.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols.
• Perform quality control checks as required.

Skills

Mechanical background

Strong communication skills

Use of hand tools and power equipment

Detail-oriented

Time management skills

Job description

Overview

Procor Limited

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Procor Limited manages Canada’s largest private tank car lease fleet and operates an extensive repair network across the country. Our fleet has grown to include more than 30,5000 special purpose tank and freight cars. Procor also operates 28 repair locations servicing the petroleum, petrochemicals, plastics, chemicals, fertilizers and food markets. We have exciting opportunities for reliable Rail Car Repair Technician at our repair facility onsite. This opportunity is perfect for someone with experience looking for a stable position in an organization that offers advancement.

Responsibilities

• Car repairs involving cutting and welding (SMAW) on the rail body, including tank and/or hopper, and other car components
• Air Arc Gouging
• Light and medium-duty mechanical repairs to rail cars
• Working at heights
• Read, comprehend, and follow repair orders, procedures & blue prints
• Operate telehandler forklift
• Adhere to health and safety standards, including Responsible Care Policy
• Primarily working outdoors
• Other related duties as assigned

This role requires the successful candidate to work the schedule of Monday to Friday, 06:30 am to 3:00 pm, some weekend OT coverage and on occasion, road work away from home on an as needed basis. Please be advised that the schedule may change as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required and reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong mechanical background with competent and safe use of hand tools and power equipment
• Must be able to read and understand written work orders, material safety data sheets, complete work write-ups, and other paper and computer work
• Prior railcar repair experience or similar, and knowledge of AAR standards an asset
• Perform and document quality control checks as required by Company and regulatory quality standards
• Adhere to both customer site and Procor’s health and safety standards (including the Responsible Care policy), and wear the required personal protective equipment for the job in a safe manner
• Must be able to work in an environment with continuous exposure to outdoor weather conditions with dust, fumes, and noise
• The ability to work while wearing respiratory protection
• WHMIS training, experience dealing with hazardous commodities
• Must be able to climb, stoop, and bend repeatedly, carry hand and power tools
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, around machinery, and in conditions where there are loud noises and fumes
• Confined space entry to repair hopper car linings
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality
• Excellent time management skills
• The ability to work independently or within a team
• Demonstrate a strong initiative and a positive proactive approach at all time
• All applicants are required to complete and pass our full medical testing upon hire

Benefits

• Group benefits including dental, vision, and insurance
• Generous pension and retirement savings plans
• Personal rebates for fitness, computers and education

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.