Transportation Equipment Manager (Rail)

Oxy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in Dallas is seeking a Transportation Equipment Manager with strong analytical and mechanical skills. You will oversee railcar fleet maintenance as well as ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the rail transportation industry and possess excellent communication skills. Benefits include medical, vision, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in the rail transportation industry with knowledge of railcar equipment and maintenance.
• Ability to operate effectively in changing circumstances or uncertainty.
• Action-oriented and self-starting in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and testing of the railcar fleet per regulations.
• Develop plans for implementing current and pending regulations.
• Manage the qualification program for tank cars.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Relationship building

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Transportation Equipment Manager (Rail)

Location: Dallas, TX. Oxy is recruiting for a Transportation Equipment Manager to support railcar fleet maintenance and regulatory program.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and required testing of the railcar fleet in accordance with FRA regulations, AAR requirements, Transport Canada Regulations, and corporate policy.
• Stay up to date on current and pending regulations and develop plans for implementation with minimal disruption.
• Review and approve railcar specifications and changes for new builds or lease and existing railcars.
• Manage the OxyChem tank car qualification program, including data collection and analysis to determine qualification intervals.
• Ensure that all tank car repair facilities follow the approved Qualification and Maintenance Program (QMP) and assess its effectiveness.
• Develop and update maintenance procedures, programs, and specifications in response to new technologies, regulations, investigations, and root‑cause analysis.
• Manage and audit internal and contract repair shops to ensure compliance with AAR’s Quality Assurance Program and other regulations.
• Support annual railcar maintenance shop sourcing strategy; provide information for purchase orders, contracts, and approve invoices to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
• Manage the third‑party railcar maintenance system contractor for scheduling, tracking, and tracing of railcars and approve shop repair estimates.
• Modernize and enhance railcar maintenance metrics using business intelligence capabilities of the third‑party fleet management provider.
• Manage third‑party railcar maintenance inspections for qualifications or other maintenance activities.
• Support development of rail fleet maintenance budgets, manage expenditures, review costs, resolve issues, forecast expenditures, and evaluate cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Provide technical support for the One‑Time Movement Approval application process.
• Establish and maintain contacts and relationships with railcar shops, mobile repair crews, plant mini shops, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate and represent OxyChem in industry group activities (ACC, CI, AAR, etc.) as required.
• Identify potential cost‑saving opportunities related to railcar maintenance strategy and activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in the rail transportation industry with knowledge of railcar equipment and maintenance.
• Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate effectively in changing circumstances or uncertainty.
• Action‑oriented and self‑starting in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate or advanced level Excel.

Other Desired Skills

• Knowledge of systems and processes that interface with rail fleet management applications such as Railinc, UMLER, Railtrac, and GPS systems.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Power BI or similar analytics software.

Seniority Level – Mid–Senior Level
Employment Type – Full‑time
Job Function – Manufacturing; Industries – Chemical Manufacturing, Rail Transportation, and Repair & Maintenance

Location: Dallas, TX – Annual Salary Range $30,000 – $45,000 (est.)

Benefits include Medical, Vision, 401(k), Paid maternity and paternity leave, Tuition assistance, Disability insurance, and more.