Progress Rail Services Jobs

9649BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

Job Purpose:

Responsible for scheduling jobs and controlling the quality and distribution of output. Work involves a number of technical duties calling for the ability to make decisions within the limits of general practices and procedures. Independent judgment is used, however there is some direct guidance from supervisor. Occasional instructing, training or assigning of work to small groups of employees engaged in semi-complex work.

Req ID:

9649BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• College Graduate with emphasis in Business, Project Management or equivalent.

Job Title:

Project Scheduler

City:

LaGrange

Key Job Elements:

• Work with functional areas to develop and maintain both a P6 Primavera customer schedule and a MS Project schedule for the locomotive business;

• Schedule projects from a milestone, resources, and task standpoint;

• Breakdown scope into a WBS, assign costs to tasks, perform EVM;

• Report on project status and resource availability in support of Project Management;

• Maintain accurate records/paperwork while prioritizing and managing multiple project assignments;

• Participate on project teams and help in the development of work around plans for the critical path activities, if required;

• Prepares weekly reports and analysis of project activities as required on a project.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• MS Project, P6 Primavera or Scheduling Software experience is a must;

• Understands Critical Path Methodology;

• Self-motivated with attention to detain;

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others;

• High analytical ability where problems are difficult or complex;

• Ability to organize, plan, and document systems;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications;

• Knowledge of project management concepts.

Preferred:

• One (1) to three (3) years of project scheduling experience;

• PMP, CAPM and/or PMI-SP Certification(s);

• Familiarity with risk assessment analysis including both qualitative and quantitative.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Heavy lifting is rare but may be required;

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc. in cases where Safety investigations require them;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment – Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Position will require occasional visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+ decibels), frequent exposure to cold and temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, high levels of dust, and other hazardous working conditions. May be required to remain for long periods of time in hazardous work environments to investigate and mitigate accidents / incidents;

• Emotional Demands – Responsible for audits and reporting. Requires interpersonal skills and communication;

• Safety – Position required to follow all safety guidelines and requirements.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Production - Operations & Support

State::

Illinois