Senior Railcar Inspector / Estimator

Senior Railcar Inspector / Estimator Beaumont, TX Full-Time | Day Shift | Leadership Opportunity Available Join a High-Growth Rail Company Where Experience Is Rewarded. Iron Horse Rail Services is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Senior Railcar Inspector / Estimator to lead or support our railcar inspection and estimation process. Whether you're a hands-on expert ready to take the next step or a proven leader capable of managing a department, we want to talk to you. This role is essential to our success in ensuring compliance, safety, and repair quality across inbound and outbound railcar movement. If you're ready to elevate your career—or already seasoned enough to lead an inspection team—this role is built for you. What You'll Do Perform and oversee FRA, DOT, AAR, and customer-compliant inspections of inbound and outbound railcars. Take ownership of the inspection process—from arrival assessments to final sign-off. Create and review digital work orders and detailed repair estimates using tablets or computers. Evaluate mechanical condition, recommend repairs, and generate pricing proposals aligned with regulatory standards and client needs. Collaborate across operations, QA, and customer service to align inspection timelines with production goals. Support or lead inspection department operations, including mentoring junior inspectors, scheduling inspections, and contributing to process improvements. Maintain high accountability for safety, documentation accuracy, and communication. What You Bring 5+ years of inspection, mechanical, or estimation experience in rail, oil& gas, industrial, marine, or heavy equipment environments. Candidates with experience in tank/vessel inspection, NDT, industrial coatings, or heavy equipment maintenance are strongly encouraged to apply. Deep working knowledge of FRA regulations , AAR Interchange Rules , and industry repair standards. High comfort level with digital workflows , including tablets, repair management systems, and reporting tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confidence navigating between shop floor realities and office-based coordination. Valid driver's license and vision correctable to 20/20. Preferred (but not required): Certification or working knowledge in welding (AWS/CW10) or Nondestructive Testing methods (e.g., VT, PT, UT, UTT) . Prior experience supervising or mentoring a team. Skill interpreting technical drawings, work scopes, and inspection reports. Strong math and estimation skills for repair pricing.

You'll Thrive Here If You:

Lead by example and take pride in setting the standard for quality and compliance. Enjoy solving technical challenges with urgency and precision. Want a long-term home where your expertise is respected—and rewarded. Are looking for a chance to grow into a department leadership role (or are ready now).

Compensation:

Pay will be based on experience, leadership potential, and certifications. Looking for both experienced and management candidates. Benefits include medical, supplemental insurance coverages, 401(k), and PTO. Ready to Drive Quality Forward? and bring your expertise to a company that's growing fast—and investing in people who do the job right.