BSFD Trainee

Overview

Sperry Rail Service is a leading global provider of Rail Flaw Detection (RFD) services and technologies for Railway Networks worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Sperry's reach of services and people stretches across the globe. Being the predominant name in Rail Health® solutions for over 95 years, our reputation and success rate are unmatched. We continue to evolve through progressive investments in our people and the cutting-edge technologies that have made Sperry unrivaled in the industry. 

Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Operate and maintain the B-Scan Portable Flaw Detector (Walking Stick).

Hand-test locations indicated by the portable detector.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Generate daily reports as required by the customer.
• Operate and maintain the testing equipment as required.
• Communicate daily with the customer concerning schedule, daily production, and work locations.

• Communicate with company management regularly.
• Complete weekly expense, and other reports as required by the customer or Sperry and submit them in a timely manner.
• Drive to different testing locations daily.
• Ensure company vehicle is maintained in good condition and serviced as required.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

• Interacts with field personnel
• Interacts with customer's personnel.
• Interacts across departmental boundaries.
• Scope: Actions have a direct impact on the success of the Company.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While some work will be completed in the office, most work will be performed outside in varying weather conditions during all seasons of the year.

SAFETY:

Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. Report any safety violations or fault conditions to the supervisor. Attend company safety meetings and participate in safety-related conference calls.

DISCLAIMER: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Sperry Rail is committed to enabling railways around the world to improve safety and performance by delivering innovative Rail Health® technology with unmatched expertise. To rise to that commitment, we rely on a culture of values. Accountability, Honesty, Teamwork, Passion, and Integrity are the ultimate prerequisites for success. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles...people like you! Sperry is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED 
• Graduate of Sperry School of Rail Testing in B Scan WS
• Ability to work alone without direct supervision
• Good organization and problem-solving skills
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Some knowledge of smartphone and computer usage including sending and receiving e-mail
• Valid driver's license

About Us

Why Sperry:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous paid time off.
• Full complement of health and welfare benefits.
• Truly meaningful and engaging work, compelling and intrinsically motivating.
• Immediate contribution to advancing cultural dynamics and infrastructure.
• Collaboration across high-performing teams with interdependent, well-defined achievement goals.
• Opportunity for thought leadership within a highly supportive working environment.

About Sperry:

Sperry Rail is on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century we have repeatedly succeeded in modernizing and improving rail diagnostics through our unrelenting pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing the science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever-improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concepts with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry has an opportunity to imprint themselves into our brand and further galvanize a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome! We are agile, and hungry and invite those with similar passion to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to market. Fast-paced, high-touch with a distinct sense of purpose, we offer more than a job, rather an opportunity to be part of a something different.