Rail Logistics Coordinator - Wedron, IL at Iron Oak… · Wedron

Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays

Iron Oak Energy Solutions, located in Wedron, IL has an immediate opening for a Rail Logistics Coordinator within our Logistics team. The Rail Logistics Coordinator will provide efficient and effective rail problem resolution for both our internal and external stakeholders as well as support and analysis for the logistics team as a whole.

Responsibilities:

• Closely Monitor outbound loaded railcars to ensure they are moving according to plans.
• Intervene using tools available to get cars moving again if they become stalled.
• Ability to communicate verbally & electronically with railroads, (class 1’s and shortlines) and customers (internal and external) daily.
• Prepare and analyze reports for shipments, railcar fleets, transit times.
• Create trouble tickets in railroad systems and follow-up until issue is resolved.
• Assist in rail demurrage dispute process for Iron Oak sites as assigned.
• Interpret and understand demurrage tariffs and be able to provide rail demurrage rate calculations and cost comparisons upon request.
• Strong sense of urgency and passion to provide outstanding customer service. Must be a self starter who can handle a degree of ambiguity.
• Troubleshoot railroad waybill submission when issues arise.
• Work within our TMS maintaining a clean database of railcar activity.
• Ability to handle fast paced environment, meet deadlines.
• Cover weekends on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications Include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelors Degree, focus in Logistics or Supply Chain preferred
• 3-5 years experience in rail logistics, preferably in bulk commodities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple functions at one time
• Strong orientation towards teamwork
• Great organizational skills and detail oriented
• Experience working in TMS and ERP systems, Experience in Bourque Logistics and IFS Products is a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, highly proficient in MS Excel

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

Iron Oak Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.

This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.