Railcar Technician

Location: Guernsey

Transco Rail Services As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Transco Rail Services, along with Marmon Rail, delivers full‑service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.

Job Summary:

The Railcar Technician will be responsible for assisting with the repair requirements of the customers while completing work in a safe and Responsible Care environment.

Organizing all tool areas and maintaining the facility

Servicing, repair and replacement of rail car components, including:

Hopper gates, top hatch covers, running boards, brake shoes, knuckle pins, truck springs, bearing adaptors, friction casting wear plates, etc.

Working from heights and in confined spaces

Exterior/Interior corrosion repairs

Exterior/Interior paint preparation, repairs and stenciling

Inspection and repair of safety appliances

Assisting in setup and teardown of safe work areas

Working both inside the facility and outdoors as required, in all weather conditions

Adhere to health and safety standards, including Procor’s Responsible Care policy

Additional related duties as assigned

Training will be provided by Procor to develop competency in the above tasks

The regular working hours of this position are as follows:10 & 12 hour shift rotation based on a 40 hour week. These hours may change depending on business requirements.

Competencies:

Welding experience an assetNDT (non-destructive testing) - assetCNC Machining - asset

Competent and safe use of shop tools and equipment: cranes, electric/pneumatic/hydraulic tools, and hand tools

Railcar repair experience would be an asset

Detail oriented

Able to work well independently

Strong initiative

Effective communication and organization skills

Adhere to Transco’s health and safety standards (including the Responsible Care policy), and wears the required PPE for the job in a safe manner

Requirements:

Legally entitled to work in Canada Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work Previous railcar repair experience and knowledge of AAR standards an asset

Able to perform all necessary repairs of railcars and their components

Depending on site:
Experience Torch Cutting and Stick Welding (SMAW) including the comprehension of welding and cutting equipment and to inspect for safe operation

Depending on site:
Must be able to pass an in-house weld test eg: 7018 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G and other weld as necessary

Competent and safe use of hand tools and power equipment

Perform and document quality control checks as required by Company quality standards.

Must be able to read and understand written work orders and material safety data sheets.

Must be able to work in an environment with continuous exposure to outdoor weather conditions with dust, fumes, and noise.

Must be able to climb, stoop, and bend repeatedly, carry hand and power tools.

Adhere to Transco's health and safety standards (including the Responsible Care policy), and wear the required personal protective equipment for the job in a safe manner, including respirators (full and half face), hearing protection, eye protection, steel toed boots, and fall protection.

Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, around machinery, and in conditions where there are loud noises and fumes

Ability to work…