Railcar Yard Operations Specialist & Switching Lead

Formosa Plastics Group; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Formosa Plastics Group is seeking a Rail Operations Specialist to safely coordinate Inland Traffic Rail activities in a Texas facility. The role focuses on railcar switching, inventory control, and communicating with production units and carriers to meet safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of railcar switching experience, proficiency with switch lists and AEI scanners, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years railcar switching experience.
• Proficiency in railcar switching and train movements and inventory management.
• Ability to prepare and interpret switch lists and train documents.
• Proficient in operating locomotives and rail yard equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Act as Permitting PIC on Hazardous Energy Control for Rail.
• Relieve Shift properly.
• Scan the rail yard for daily/monthly inventory.
• Coordinate movement of rail cars.
• Prepare accurate inbound/outbound train lists.
• Complete Monthly Inspections.
• Schedule and coordinate rail yard and locomotive PMs.
• Inspect equipment and ensure shift inspections are performed.
• Ensure compliance with THM, ISO, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Railcar switching

Train movements

Inventory management

Switch lists

AEI scanner

Outlook

Excel

Education

High School graduate

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Formosa Plastics Group is seeking a Rail Operations Specialist to safely coordinate Inland Traffic Rail activities in a Texas facility. The role focuses on railcar switching, inventory control, and communicating with production units and carriers to meet safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of railcar switching experience, proficiency with switch lists and AEI scanners, and a valid driver’s license.