Field Location Manager

About the Company

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions offering 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: Customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion, sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.
• Railcar Services: Specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products (chemicals, hardened materials, pressurized gases) and comprehensive repair services, including certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.
• Marine Services: State-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

About the Role

The Field Location Supervisor will perform duties in a safe manner, including managing the inspection of railcars, various railcar repairs, heating, cutting, and welding as determined from inspections. The supervisor will also review all work completed on Billing Repair Cards/Work Orders, submit them to the client for billing, and verify the final inspection of railcars after repairs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises hourly workforce in the efficient, expeditious repair and maintenance of railroad tank cars and other railroad rolling stock.
• Ensures AAR, FRA, and company quality control standards are adhered to by inspecting all completed work.
• Records labor hours and material consumption accurately and timely.
• Adheres to established production schedules by monitoring work in process and effectively scheduling subordinates.
• Implements the safety program as established by SOPs, enforces compliance with all safety rules, ensures hazardous conditions are corrected promptly, and works toward eliminating employee injuries.
• Participates in and actively supports quality projects and activities.
• Conducts railcar inspections to ensure compliance with all FRA, AAR, and customer requirements.
• Conducts safety meetings.
• Creates and approves estimates and invoices for repairs in Digital Rail.
• Manages railcar inventory and parts compliance.
• Performs weld repairs in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using approved company procedures in compliance with AAR rules.
• Removes and fits parts according to regulations and specifications.
• Examines welds for bead size and other specifications.
• Performs air brake testing in compliance with AAR publication S-486.
• Performs leak testing on tank cars and tank car equipment.
• Performs final inspection of repairs.
• Other duties as assigned to assist the rail division.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge and ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.
• Previous welding experience required.
• Ability to obtain Certified Welder qualification per Appendix W (horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions) within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge and experience of HM-216 requalification.
• Knowledge and experience with air brake testing, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and M1002/M1003 standards and procedures.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the AAR Field Manual.
• Prior supervisory and/or management experience required.
• Experience performing inspections and managing work orders required.

Benefits

Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with various high-quality, low-premium plans, including concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD offering.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions to all HSA accounts.
• 11 company-paid holidays, in addition to paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 confidential assistance and counseling services for employees and dependents.
• Telemedicine: Free virtual visits by licensed practitioners for employees and dependents, available anytime, including holidays.

Financial and Retirement Planning:

• 401(k) with a generous matching program (up to 5% of pay per pay period, 100% vested immediately).
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans: Coverage options for employees and dependents, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident plans.
• Rewards and Recognition Programs for birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones/achievements.
• Free one-on-one financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
• Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various US retailers.