What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rail Operations Specialist position at Mercer Technical Services?
About Us
MTS Quanta, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) company, has a rich history spanning over a century, providing transportation and logistics solutions. Our current mission is focused on expanding this legacy to encompass specialty logistics for infrastructure contractors across various sectors. We specialize in the procurement, warehousing, and transportation of materials across diverse modes of transportation - land, rail, and water. This comprehensive approach enables us to adeptly address the material challenges faced by our clients, including several Quanta Services companies.
Our journey, which began with mule teams in Texas, has seen a remarkable transformation. From transporting pipe in Alaska to expanding our operations globally, we have continually adapted and grown. At the heart of our service is a deep understanding of the risks our clients face. We don't just provide logistics; we offer solutions that help manage and mitigate these risks, ensuring the success of our clients' projects.
We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.
About This Role
Mercer Technical Services (MTS), a Quanta Services Company, is looking for an experienced Rail Operations Specialist with proven high/wide shipment experience. The Rail Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the over-dimensional rail clearance process working closely with both in-house Engineering and Class 1 Rail roads.
The role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in specialized transport logistics who excels in communication and organization within a fast-paced environment.
This role is expected to be in office, Monday-Friday
What You'll Do
As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
MTS Quanta, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) company, has a rich history spanning over a century, providing transportation and logistics solutions. Our current mission is focused on expanding this legacy to encompass specialty logistics for infrastructure contractors across various sectors. We specialize in the procurement, warehousing, and transportation of materials across diverse modes of transportation - land, rail, and water. This comprehensive approach enables us to adeptly address the material challenges faced by our clients, including several Quanta Services companies.
Our journey, which began with mule teams in Texas, has seen a remarkable transformation. From transporting pipe in Alaska to expanding our operations globally, we have continually adapted and grown. At the heart of our service is a deep understanding of the risks our clients face. We don't just provide logistics; we offer solutions that help manage and mitigate these risks, ensuring the success of our clients' projects.
We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.
About This Role
Mercer Technical Services (MTS), a Quanta Services Company, is looking for an experienced Rail Operations Specialist with proven high/wide shipment experience. The Rail Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the over-dimensional rail clearance process working closely with both in-house Engineering and Class 1 Rail roads.
The role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in specialized transport logistics who excels in communication and organization within a fast-paced environment.
This role is expected to be in office, Monday-Friday
What You'll Do
- Plays a crucial role in the overall day-to-day management of shipments while delivering cost effective solutions that keep the long-term interest of partners as our priority.
- Arranging and tracking rail shipments of transformers from origin to destination.
- Daily monitoring of rail shipments.
- Conduct rate negotiations to meet margin requirements and ensure maximum profitability.
- Meet all customer compliance requirements.
- Engage in customer and carrier communication to sustain customer and carrier growth.
- Develop and manage a network of rail roads and heavy haul contractors.
- Assist with Change Order Management, research/resolve invoice discrepancies, AI objectives.
- Monitor shipments from origin to final destination, proactively updating stakeholders and resolving issues as they arise.
- Partner with internal teams to identify opportunities for workflow improvements and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Deliver outstanding customer service by responding to inquiries and promptly resolving logistics-related concerns.
- Respond to partner inquiries in a timely manner including preparation of budgetary estimates.
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED, college degree preferred.
- High/Wide Rail Transportation experience required.
- Transportation Management System (TMS) skills preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Experienced in Turvo / TMS (Transportation Management Systems) a plus.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
- Short term and long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.