Field Location Manager

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC

Sunshine (LA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid holidays

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking a Field Location Supervisor to oversee railcar inspection, repair, and related operations at our Louisiana rail facilities. You will supervise hourly crews and ensure compliance with AAR, FRA, and client quality standards while documenting hours and coordinating with billing.

Safety and timely repairs are central to this role. The position requires hands-on welding and railroad maintenance experience, readiness to manage work orders, and a strong

Qualifications

Supervisory experience in manufacturing or field operations.
Welding skills and ability to read weld specifications.
Experience inspecting railcars and ensuring compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

Supervises hourly workforce in repair and maintenance of railroad tank cars.
Ensures compliance with AAR, FRA and company quality control standards.
Records labor hours and material consumption accurately.
Implements safety program and enforces safety rules.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Welding skills

Railcar inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

About VLS!

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

About VLS!

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Job Summary

The Field Location Supervisor will perform duties in a safe manner, to include, but not limited to managing the inspection of railcars, various railcar repairs, heating, cutting, and welding as determined from inspections. In addition, Field Location Manager will review all work completed on Billing Repair Cards/Work Orders and submit to client for billing and verifying the final inspection of railcars after repairs are made.

Job Duties

Supervises hourly work force in the efficient, expeditious repair and maintenance of railroad tank cars and other railroad rolling stock.

Ensures AAR, FRA, and company quality control standards are adhered to by inspecting all completed work.

Records labor hours and material consumption in an accurate, timely manner.

Adheres to established production schedules by monitoring work in process and thereby effectively scheduling his/her subordinates.

Implements the safety program as established by SOPs enforces compliance with all safety rules, ensures hazardous conditions are corrected promptly and works towards eliminating employee injuries.

Participates in and actively supports quality projects and activities.

Conduct railcar inspections to ensure cars comply with all FRA, AAR and customer requirements.

Conducts safety meetings.

Creates and approve estimates and invoices for repairs in Digital Rail

Manages railcar inventory and parts compliance.

Performs weld repairs in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

Make weld repairs usings approved company procedures in compliance with AAR rules.

Removes and fits parts according to regulations and specifications.

Examines welds for bead size and other specifications.

Performs air brake testing in compliance with AAR publication S-486.

Performs leak testing on tank cars and tank car equipment.

Performs final inspection of repairs.

Other duties as assigned to assist the rail division.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Basic knowledge and ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.

Previous welding experience required.

Ability to obtain Certified Welder qualification per Appendix W (horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions) within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge and experience of HM-216 requalification

Knowledge and experience with air brake testing, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and M1002/M1003 standards and procedures.

Working knowledge and understanding of the AAR Field Manual.

Prior supervisory and/or management experience required.

Experience performing inspections and managing work orders required.

What's in it for you!

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.

Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.

Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.

Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!

Financial and Retirement Planning:

401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.

Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.

Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.

Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.