ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop product improvements via weld program, equipment, process, procedure and training improvements.
- Design, build and execute test plans and then analyze and report findings to internal teams.
- Develop technical expertise in metallurgical aspects of rail welds, weld technology, Non-Destructive Testing methods including ultrasonic testing
- Generate innovative ideas for new track repair products and services
- Create technical reports based on customer needs to convey findings
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift to 75 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed boots) as needed.
- Ability to crouch, bend, stoop, hand/finger dexterity.
- Vision must be sufficient for imputing data into a computer.
- Keyboarding skills that reduce the risk of carpal tunnel and other office related injuries.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Office/cubicle environment and laboratory environment
- Lab environment
- Shop environment including assembly, welding, overhead cranes and fork trucks.
- Possible field work on the railroad and/or TTCI track.
- Work in all weather conditions if needed for project.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
- Pursuing a BS/MS in Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with dealing with personal and protected information.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi task and prioritize your work flow.
- Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
- Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
- Intermediate MS Office skills including Excel, Word and Power Point.
- Efficient at communicating both written and verbal.
- Must be willing to take and pass all mandatory pre-employment testing.
- Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license along with an e-Rail Safe badge and meet the Holland Vehicle Fleet Policy.
Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Holland, L.P. offers exciting career opportunities in multiple functional areas. Our company is looking for people who want a high degree of accountability to align with our performance-oriented work culture. Our talented employees share a common bond of working for shared success. We provide an excellent compensation and benefits package for all our Full-Time positions only as part of our commitment to great employees. We offer generous incentive plans, profit sharing programs and unique performance-based bonuses. Additionally, our benefits include:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Disability
- 401(k)
- Virtual Care options
- 2nd Opinion Assistance
- Mental Health Assistant
- Fertility benefits
- FSA Account
- Pet Insurance
- EAP
- Accident and Critical Illness plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dependent scholarships
- Service and Recognition awards
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Finally, Holland shows commitment to our teams by promoting safety focus culture, peer to peer recognition. an employee led Engagement Team and Diversity Advisory Council.