Project Superintendent - Rail Grinding & Milling (Hiring Immediately)

Plasser American Corp
Chesapeake, VA

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It's a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

That's why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It's a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It's knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

Title: Project Superintendent - Rail Grinding & Milling Travel Schedule: 3 weeks in field / 1 week home (Subject to change) Territory Covered: North America Job Duties: Oversee and manage numerous rail grinding and rail milling teams, which includes Approving expensesApproving payrollScheduling rotationsParticipating in hiring of new team members Basic understanding of rail treatment Identify rail surface defects (spalling, corrugation, engine burns)Understanding of how track geometry and track substructure plays a role in development of rail surface conditionsAssess and/or survey rail condition and develop long term rail treatment planProvide input to the development of the annual budget and oversees cost control for the rail grinding and milling programsKnowledge and can explain difference between rail grinding and rail millingKnowledge and can explain when to perform rail grinding and when to perform rail millingBasic knowledge of rail grinding and rail milling operationsOperational set-up (grinders, watch trucks, final patrol)Complete on-site inspections and audits of equipmentMust know already or will learn how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot rail grinding and milling equipment General Qualities: Individual with at least 5-7 years railways experience in the railway Engineering Department Familiarity with grinding and milling practices and procedures common to the industry Coordinating/influencing skills Strong communicator across multiple functions Required to be on call on a regular basis outside of normal business hours and workdays Proficient with a computer, (Microsoft Office) Already has or is able to obtain a Passport Ability to obtain an e-RailSafe card

Benefits:

  • Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
  • 10 Paid Holidays per year
  • 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
  • You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
  • Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
  • Free Life Insurance - 2 times your annual salary
  • Company Events
  • Free employee medical and dental coverage on Day 1

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.

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Posted 2026-06-21

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