Inspector, Engineering, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

About VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC

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.

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 — 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.
• 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.

To perform inbound inspection and prepare shop work orders and customer estimate sheets, outlining repairs and/or modifications needed that meet customer, AAR/FRA, and VLS requirements. Randomly inspect in-process cars to ensure that high quality standards are met. Review completed work being released from internal departments or from location performing a completed outbound audit to ensure car has been repaired, modified, or coated per initial write-up and meets AAR/FRA, customer and VLS requirements.

• Responsible for the safety of himself and others in the shop.
• Know and understand AAR/FRA requirements.
• Can reference and understand customer requirements.
• Is familiar, understands and can operate VLS estimating system (Railcar).
• Competent in railcar repair and modification estimating.
• Communicates with customers on individual car needs, problems areas, and estimated ship dates.
• Reads and understands Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Interprets VLS instructions, customer requirements, and AAR/FRA Field Manual guidelines.
• Performs all work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Continually looking and suggesting ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall operation.
• Instructs and aides in the training of new employees in the repair or inspection function.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any problems identified on estimates or potential problems that could affect completion time on cars being worked.
• Responsible for housekeeping and orderly storage of gauges used in the inspection function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED: A minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Rail Car Inspector Certification:
  Must hold a valid NDT VT or rail car inspector certification; or be willing to obtain either certification within a designated time frame.
• Mechanical Aptitude:
  Proficiency in identifying mechanical problems and using inspection tools effectively.
• Knowledge of Regulations:
  Familiarity with safety standards and regulations related to rail car inspection, including AAR (Association of American Railroads) and FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) guidelines.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 2 years of experience in rail car inspection or a related field.
• Attention to Detail:
  Strong attention to detail in identifying potential issues or safety hazards.
• Valid Driver’s License:
  Must possess a valid driver’s license to travel to various rail yards.

• Advanced
  
  Certifications:
  
  Additional certifications such as Welding and other NDT certifications.
• Technical Training:
  Completion of vocational or technical courses related to mechanical systems, railway engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with…