Rail Logistics Specialist - Lowell, AR

Watco Transloading; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture recognition

Competitive compensation

On-the-job training

Safe Performance Center training

Watco University programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Lowell, AR seeks a Rail Logistics Specialist to manage day-to-day operations of large projects, coordinate with teams and contractors, and ensure delivery within time and budget. The role drives resource acquisition, progress tracking, and stakeholder communication across rail operations and support services.

Responsibilities include defining objectives, managing contracts, risk mitigation, and mentoring operations staff while maintaining strong vendor and customer

Qualifications

• Strong organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Understanding of project management phases, techniques, and tools.
• Knowledge of risk mitigation.
• Problem resolution ability.
• Basic computer skills: Excel and Word.
• Strong phone and email communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and be a positive influence.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives and oversee quality control of the project life cycle.
• Establish contracts with vendors to obtain information about future vendor developments.
• Participate in outside professional activities to stay updated with industry developments.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools such as Mavenlink.
• Manage day-to-day tasks of operations team members.
• Recruit necessary operations team members based on project needs.
• Train, coach, and counsel operations team members.
• Manage customer, third party vendors, and contractors’ relationships.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Provide daily updates to customers during rail transit.
• Oversee all rail clearances and review securement drawings.
• Complete rail portion of Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Review and confirm all rail routes.
• Complete waybill form and provide to the Rail Coordinator for execution.
• Communicate project status, issues and successes to the team, customer and management.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Project management

Risk mitigation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Phone & email communication

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Location: Lowell, AR Office-Lowell-72745

Office Location: Onsite

Job Type: Full Time

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• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Rail Logistics Specialist of Watco Logistics is responsible for the overall “day to day” operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale projects. It is essential for the Rail Operations Manager to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to deadlines and budget. This position has various responsibilities including, acquiring resources, coordinating with the team on project progress, and ensuring third party contractors or consultants deliver projects according to plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define project objectives and oversee quality control of the project life cycle
• Establish contracts with vendors to obtain information about future vendor developments in functional area
• Participate in outside professional activities to maintain knowledge on developments in the industry
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget and communicate to ensure needs are being met
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs meeting the company’s financial plan
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques such as Mavenlink and make sure they are updated at all times
• Manage the day-to-day tasks of operations team members
• Recruit necessary operations team members based on project needs
• Train, coach, and counsel operations team members
• Manage customer, third party vendors, and contractors’ relationships
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Provide daily updates to customers during rail transit
• Oversee all rail clearances and review securement drawings
• Complete rail portion of Project Execution Plans (PEP)
• Review and confirm all rail routes
• Complete waybill form and provide to the Rail Coordinator for execution
• Ensures that project status, issues and successes are communicated to project team, customer and management and documented appropriately

Qualifications

• Strong organization, communication, and time management skills
• Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques, and tools
• Apply knowledge of risk mitigation
• Demonstrable problem resolution skills
• Possess basic computer skills- Microsoft Excel, Word
• Strong phone and email communication skills
• Apply knowledge of organization, communication, conflict resolution, and time management skills
• Possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work with others and be a positive influence on co-workers
• Strong phone and email communication
• Effective customer service skills and the ability to service both internal and external customers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent