Field Engineer Technician

BNSF Logistics is a technology and people-driven third-party logistics company that delivers what matters – to our people, our customers, our carriers, and our communities.  BNSF Logistics is a place where diverse talent works together every day in an inclusive way to create and implement the best ideas to help us DELIVER WHAT MATTERS.  We achieve this through our commitment to our Guiding Principles which helps us create the ultimate competitive advantage in the marketplace. 

We PROTECT THE WELL-BEING OF OURSELVES AND OTHERS
We DRIVE INNOVATION AND EMBRACE TRANSFORMATION
We RESPECT AND SERVE EVERYONE
We KEEP OUR COMMITMENTS
We FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
We CELEBRATE AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY!

Primary Functions:

To inspect and measure over-dimensional rail shipments, verify securement per supplied drawings, verify securement meets Association of American Railroads (AAR) Open Top Loading Rules (OTLR) and submit inspection reports. The position also will be called on to supervise loading of over-dimensional shipments and supervising securement of the load to the railcar.

Position Responsibilities:

1. To perform Dimensional Railcar inspections as assigned by BNSF Logistics Engineering.
2. Perform railcar mechanical inspections as assigned by BNSF Logistics Engineering.
3. Engineering field work to assist with experiments, tests, unique railcar setups, and first railcar setups.
4.  Able to communicate with field crews during test setups per drawings or instructions from engineering.
5. Capable of communicating to customer improvements necessary in securement after consulting with BNSF Logistics Engineering.
6. The primary location is the Texas Gulf Coast. Quickly be able to deploy to Houston area with short notice.
7. Provide Third Party Logistics (3PL) shipment technical support for shipments.
8. Support business development in the Gulf area/office location in Houston.
9. Provide light engineering support and customer concept development.
10. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Technical degree preferred in such disciplines as Computer Engineering, CPA, etc.
• 2 + years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Dependable daily attendance and work output
• Strong work ethics and organizational skills
• Ability to lift fifty or more pounds without assistance.

Additional Employment Statement

Applicants seeking employment in the US must possess work authorization that does not necessitate sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States, both presently and in the future.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.