Specialist, Regulatory – GE Capital Railcar Services

Please visit www.gecareers.com and apply with job# 1522705.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities
–    Represent the Shop Quality function on the Quality Escape Team.
–    Coordinate root cause investigations and determine if root cause creates additional fleet compliance / safety risk.
–    Present Quality Escape Metrics to Regulatory, Operations and Customer Operations Teams.
–    Assist Customer Operations and Regulatory Teams with securing FRA Movement Approvals on cars with structural failures that require inspection and special handling / transportation arrangements.
–    Interface with FRA and Transport Canada related to NOV’s, audits and root cause analyses.
–    Assist the Manager of Regulatory & Quality in implementing and monitoring the implementation of new regulatory requirements in the GE Shop Quality Management System and GE Maintenance Program.
–    Monitor the approved tank shop network for quality escapes and changes in tank car special process work that create compliance audit priorities. Work with the compliance auditors to set quarterly audit schedules based on these changes in activity.
–    Modify compliance audit protocols based on changes to industry standards and the GE Maintenance Manual.
–    Lead and coordinate with GE shop Quality Manager and other Regulatory staff on responses and corrective actions to external audit findings.
–    Assist or oversee auditors in following up with repair shops on open audit findings. Escalate open findings with Supply Chain manager as needed.
–    Monitor GE Shops for compliance to internal standards and audit requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT
–    Certification or documented training as a Quality Assurance Auditor (e.g. AAR or ISO)
–    Prior experience with database systems, IDCS, Intellitrans, Gensuite and Microsoft Access
–    Knowledge of railcar repair techniques and procedures, car construction, AAR, FRA and DOT rules and regulations.
–    Familiarity with relevant railcar standards and regulations published by AAR, DOT, BOE, FRA and when applicable, Canadian TGD act and regulations.

Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be 18 years of age or older as evidenced by a picture I.D. & legally authorized to work in the country position is located in
– Valid Driver’s license required
– Willingness to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification and background check.
– Must be able to speak, understand and write in the ENGLISH Language

Desired
–    College Degree in quality or engineering
–     Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to speak comfortably in front of an audience
–     Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative
–     Familiarity with GE policy, rules, regulations and maintenance procedures
–     You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

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GE Capital, Rail Services is a full service provider for all aspects of railcar fleet management. Headquartered in Chicago, Rail Services is a leading service provider to the rail industry with over 100 years of experience and offers a variety of railcars and locomotives to shippers and railroads in markets across North America. The business also provides a full suite of services, including maintenance management and railcar repair services. Rail Services understands the marketplace and has the resources and knowledge to anticipate the needs of the industry. It is this knowledge that allows GE to solve challenges with tailor-made solutions to meet customer financial and service needs.

For more information about GE Capital, Rail Services, please visit: www.ge.com/railservices