Charles Gallant Email & Phone Number

Edwardsville, Il, Us

Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

• Manage repairs for 25,000 railcars (Hopper Cars, Tank Cars, Flat Cars, Gondola Cars, Box Cars, Center Beam).• Review and implement new processes and procedures for tank car fleet. • Audit Quality Assurance Manual per AAR auditing techniques.• Inspect and provide inspection report for potential purchase, repair, return, or new service.• Manage RailInc applications for DDCT, 4-2 applications, and EHMS (Equipment Health Management System). • Audit repairs for accuracy, quality, and applicability.• Manage derailed cars through the entire process. (Repaired or Dismantlement)

St. Charles, Mo

• Provide technical guidance and support to maintain, troubleshoot and repair railcar fleets.• Apply the rules and regulations mandated by the AAR and FRA.• Utilize detailed knowledge of mechanical concepts to reverse engineer/upgrade failed components.• Manage tank car qualification manuals and assure manuals meet FRA requirements.• Analyze and design life cycle maintenance plan per FRA requirements.• Inspect railcars for damage assessment.• Prepare detailed drawings to implement projects for railcar fleet.• Utilize 3D CAD software to create new designs.• Audit repair facilities to assure compliance with M1002 & M1003 regulations.• Work with vendors to assure proper fit-up and application.• Issuing Engineering Projects to make cars safe and suitable for customers.

St. Charles Mo

Provide technical guidance and support to maintain, trouble shoot and repair railcar fleets Apply the rules and regulations mandated by AAR and FRA administrationUtilize detailed knowledge of mechanical concepts to reverse engineer/upgrade failed componentsPrepare detailed drawings to implement projects for railcar fleetsAssure projects are completed in timely manner and within budgetWork with repair plants to implement new processes and improve turnaround time

St. Charles Mo

Work with manufacturing to implement new assembly techniques Utilize 3D software to create jigs and fixtures for new designs/processesBe mindful of cost saving designs such as common partsTravel to plants to help with new designs and assist with manufacturingWork with vendors to assure deadlines are met and work is completeUnderstand manufacturing issues and applying corrective actions and administering ECO’s