Job ID: 21674956
Job Category: Corporate
Location: Hamel, MN
Job Title: Planning & Performance Data Analyst
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Marketing & Sales
Reports to: Chief Engineer, Rail Quality
Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Planning & Performance Data Analyst works with customers and others to determine the best utilization of equipment from internal and external data sources to facilitate best practices, effective decision making, and equipment utilization. The Planning & Performance Data Analyst is responsible for processes related to the analysis, integrity, and reporting of data used for planning future work and tracking past performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Analytical Skills
- Assists Loram Chief Engineer and client management team with predictive modelling, budget forecasting, scenario analysis.
- Updates and maintain web-based reporting application reporting.
- Assists Chief Engineer Rail Quality and assist in scheduling, experimentation, program assessment, and technical assistance to customers (consulting).
Operational Excellence
- Monitors key performance indicators for select equipment in the fleet and report on outliers and trends.
- Validates effectiveness of data measured and collects and compiles improvement recommendations. Establishes and maintains processes to track work compared to expected plans using a variety of data sources.
- Supports and/or encourages railroads efforts in justifying and expanding budgets for Loram’s services.
- Provides recommendations to Loram and railroad management to improve maintenance programs.
Collaboration
- Recommend process/product improvements.
- Supports and/or encourages railroads’ efforts in justifying and expanding budgets for Loram’s products and services.
- Ensures data integrity from multiple input sources.
- Assists railroad customer in managing the grind program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, GIS or related area
Experience: 1-2 years of programming skills and experience familiarity with R. Python, BVA, and/or MATLAB. Knowledge of SQL and ArcGIS is a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel/Word
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- May lift to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Up to 25% or more travel including international
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
Starting pay for the position is between $54,105 and $67,630
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Revised March 2025
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Job ID: 21674956
Job Category: Corporate
Location: Hamel, MN
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Planning & Performance Data Analyst
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Marketing & Sales
Reports to: Chief Engineer, Rail Quality
Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Planning & Performance Data Analyst works with customers and others to determine the best utilization of equipment from internal and external data sources to facilitate best practices, effective decision making, and equipment utilization. The Planning & Performance Data Analyst is responsible for processes related to the analysis, integrity, and reporting of data used for planning future work and tracking past performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Analytical Skills
- Assists Loram Chief Engineer and client management team with predictive modelling, budget forecasting, scenario analysis.
- Updates and maintain web-based reporting application reporting.
- Assists Chief Engineer Rail Quality and assist in scheduling, experimentation, program assessment, and technical assistance to customers (consulting).
Operational Excellence
- Monitors key performance indicators for select equipment in the fleet and report on outliers and trends.
- Validates effectiveness of data measured and collects and compiles improvement recommendations. Establishes and maintains processes to track work compared to expected plans using a variety of data sources.
- Supports and/or encourages railroads efforts in justifying and expanding budgets for Loram’s services.
- Provides recommendations to Loram and railroad management to improve maintenance programs.
Collaboration
- Recommend process/product improvements.
- Supports and/or encourages railroads’ efforts in justifying and expanding budgets for Loram’s products and services.
- Ensures data integrity from multiple input sources.
- Assists railroad customer in managing the grind program.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, GIS or related area
Experience: 1-2 years of programming skills and experience familiarity with R. Python, BVA, and/or MATLAB. Knowledge of SQL and ArcGIS is a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel/Word
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- May lift to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Up to 25% or more travel including international
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.
Starting pay for the position is between $54,105 and $67,630
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Revised March 2025
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Based in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. designs and builds some of the most sophisticated railway maintenance equipment in the world, delivering high quality products and services to our global customers. This is made possible by employees who are passionate about delivering advanced equipment, innovative solutions, and unrivaled customer service.
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Based in Georgetown, Texas, Loram Technologies, Inc. provides innovative solutions for the railroad industry. From our friction management application systems to our Aurora® track inspection systems, our products are technologically advanced, safer, more efficient, and more productive than traditional maintenance methods.
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