Sr. Mechanical Records Analyst

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. We are proud of our high-performance culture, hard-working and enthusiastic management team, and beautiful office space in the Willis Tower.

At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to advance in their careers.

The Sr. Mechanical Records Analyst provides analysis, support, and data management of the GATX North American fleet. The scope of this role includes maintenance and management of documentation for GATX and regulatory agencies, monitoring data quality, providing information, solving process and data problems, and answering questions both internally and externally.

Qualified candidates who are currently Wells Fargo Rail employees will be given priority consideration over other external applicants.

• Update and maintain Mechanical Records data.
• Maintain and track documentation required by regulatory agencies. This includes reports associated with inspection programs.
• Process Inbound Validation (IVP) form data received from GATX Rail Service Centers, Mini-Mobile Units and Contract shops.
• Work closely with the information technology department to continuously improve data collection and update and support changes in data collection requirements.
• Generate and analyze reports as required for internal and external customers. Analyze data to identify and resolve inconsistencies. Assist manager with special projects.
• Process Mechanical Record projects such as fleet acquisitions into GATX Rail's systems, cross-reference and define arrangement drawings from car builders.
• Process Outbound Validation (OVP) form data received from GATX Rail Service Centers, Mini-Mobile Units and Contract shops.

• Basic understanding of data relationships is required. Experience in querying enterprise-wide data a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Railcar construction and regulatory (AAR, DOT, BOE, etc.) knowledge is required.
• Basic engineering process knowledge and/or exposure to that environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Excellent organizational skills along with the ability to prioritize projects.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide customer focused technical support services.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn railcar industry’s UMLER system.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn SAP Classification – part number management and attribute definition system.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn Mechanical Record (MRP), Base Stock (BSP) and Customer Service Program Tracking (CSPTP) mainframe applications.

This is a hybrid position which will require the employee to work in the office at least 3 days a week throughout the year.