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Mechanical Field Inspector
Location
Oregon + 1 moreAll locations: Oregon | Texas
Posted
107 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Mechanical Field Inspector
The Greenbrier Companies
• Perform physical inspections of freight cars at repair facilities, yards, manufacturing plants, and storage locations to determine condition, serviceability, and compliance. • Conduct joint lease return inspections and allocate maintenance responsibility according to lease terms. • Lead and support contract repair shop audits for regulatory and quality compliance. • Ensure all inspected work complies with AAR, FRA, BOE 6000, AWS D15.1, and applicable Transport Canada standards. • Support customer issue resolution related to mechanical or regulatory findings. • As automation and digital tools evolve, this role is expected to focus increasingly on high judgment inspection activities, regulatory interpretation, and technical decision making. • Performs inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance reviews under established procedures. • Serves as a regional or program authority; leads complex inspections, shop audits, customer escalations, and provides technical guidance to cross functional teams. • Provide technical input to Asset Managers regarding repair scope, feasibility, and regulatory requirements. • Support Enspire program setup by providing inspection findings, scope definitions, and technical clarification; coordinate with assigned Asset Managers to resolve technical questions. • Support estimate and invoice review for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance, in partnership with Asset Management. • Assist with program and lease return coordination by providing inspection findings, scope definitions, and documentation. • Maintain inspection documentation and reports to support lifecycle decision making.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 5 or more years of freight car inspection and maintenance experience.
- Thorough knowledge of AAR Field and Office Manuals and AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices (Sections C–S).
- Familiarity with AAR Open Top Loading Rules.
- Strong background in freight car construction and repair shop operating practices.
- Knowledge of and ability to properly use all AAR and manufacturer gauges and measurement devices.
- Strong knowledge of freight car component reconditioning requirements.
- Experience with all freight car types, including tank cars.
- Military service with honorable discharge is a plus.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
- Valid passport required; must be able to travel to Canada and Mexico without legal or other restrictions preventing entry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and web-based applications.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret industry rules and regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings related to fabrication, repair, and welding of freight cars.
- Ability to create repair estimates and project future maintenance costs.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new software quickly.
- Strong work ethic; self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both office and field settings.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to track, manage, and prioritize multiple concurrent projects.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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