Rail Representative

UGI Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UGI Corporation is looking for a Rail Representative in Houston, Texas. This role involves supporting the execution of supply plans by managing railcar movements and coordinating with partners. The ideal candidate should have a background in railcar fleet management and knowledge of hazardous shipments.

The position requires strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. A bachelor’s degree is preferred along with relevant experience in managing hazardous commodities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in railcar fleet management.
• Preferred 2 years handling hazardous commodities.
• Strong process orientation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Supply Plan execution by monitoring railcar movements.
• Coordinate Railcar Qualification and Shop shipments.
• Review and approve Railcar Repair Invoices.

Skills

Knowledge of hazardous shipments via rail

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Railcar Management System

Job description

Position Summary

Rail Representative will support Supply Plan execution by monitoring railcar movements, validating shipment data, coordinating with internal and external partners, and ensuring accurate execution of rail‑related commercial and operational activities. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting issues with railcars, shopping railcars, authorizing repairs and approving various rail invoices.

Essential Functions

• Empty Railcar Fleet Management based on Supply Plan execution
• Coordinate Railcar Qualification and Shop shipments with Lessors
• Tracking Loaded and Empty shipments in Railcar Management System
• Review and approve Railcar Repair Invoices
• Coordinating across multiple departments for Railcar related business matters

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of hazardous shipments via rail
• Knowledge of a tank railcar, repairs and shop requests
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong analytical skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider equivalent experience
• Length of Experience: Minimum of 3 years in railcar fleet management, preferred 2 years handling hazardous commodities.
• Other: Strong process orientation and analytical skills, Familiar with Class 1 Websites, Strong Excel skills, Experience with Railcar Management System a plus

Equal Opportunity Employment

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Drug-Free Workplace

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.