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Rail Representative
2026-06-10 Amerigas Houston,TXJob Description:
Requisition Number: 29726
When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation's premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.
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Position Summary:
Rail Representative will support Supply Plan execution by monitoring railcar movements, validating shipment data, coordinating with internal and external partners, and ensuring accurate execution of rail‑related commercial and operational activities. Additional responsibilities include trouble shooting issues with railcars, shopping railcars, authorizing repairs and approving various rail invoices.
Essential Functions:
- Empty Railcar Fleet Management based on Supply Plan execution
- Coordinate Railcar Qualification and Shop shipments with Lessors
- Tracking Loaded and Empty shipments in Railcar Management System
- Review and approve Railcar Repair Invoices
- Coordinating across multiple departments for Railcar related business matters
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of hazardous shipments via rail
- Knowledge of a tank railcar, repairs and shop requests
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Strong analytical skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred but will consider equivalent experience
- Length of Experience: Minimum of 3 years in railcar fleet management, preferred 2 years handling hazardous commodities.
- Other: Strong process orientation and analytical skills, Familiar with Class 1 Websites, Strong Excel skills, Experience with Railcar Management System a plus
AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.