2027 A1 Mechanical Supervisor Trainee

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. in the United States seeks a Mechanical Supervisor Trainee to join a six-month training program. You will lead teams of 8-25 laborers, learn inspections and repairs on locomotives and railcars, and study NS, AAR and FRA standards.

Successful completion leads to a supervisory role at a locomotive shop or freight car facility. The position requires relocation across our 22-state network, willingness to work varied shifts, and travel up to four trips per year after training;

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a supervisory or team-lead role.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand engines and machinery.
• Willingness to relocate anywhere across the 22-state network.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; ability to learn proprietary programs.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of 8–25 skilled laborers to build, repair, and maintain locomotives and rail cars.
• Learn inspections and component-level repairs on locomotives and railcars.
• Study NS, AAR and FRA compliance standards and practices.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts throughout Norfolk Southern.
• After six months, be promoted to Mechanical Supervisor at a shop or repair facility.

Skills

Leadership experience

Relocation willingness

Microsoft Office

Maintenance experience

Engines and machinery knowledge

Safety awareness

Shift flexibility

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering

Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Similar field of study

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Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30318 Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 Chattanooga, TN, US, 37403 Chicago, IL, US, 60609 Roanoke, VA, US, 24017 Elkhart, IN, US, 46517 Birmingham, AL, US, 35210 Altoona, PA, US, 16601 Conway, PA, US, 15027 Enola, PA, US, 17025 Decatur, IL, US, 62521 Norfolk, VA, US, 23507

Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

Requisition 40256 : 2027 A1 Mechanical Supervisor Trainee

Job Description

Please note that this position is available for the following locations: GA-Atlanta, PA-Enola, PA-Conway, IN-Elkhart, TN-Chattanooga, IL- Decatur, OH-Bellevue, VA-Norfolk, AL-Birmingham, VA-Roanoke, PA-Altoona

Willingness to relocate is required. Upon successful completion of the six-month training program, placement will be determined based on business needs.

Job Description:

Mechanical Supervisors efficiently and effectively lead world-class teams ranging from roughly 8-25 skilled laborers constructing, repairing, and maintaining locomotives and rail cars. During training, you will learn how to conduct inspections and repairs at the component level on both locomotives and railcars. You will become familiar with the compliance standards of NS, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). You will also learn about various process improvement efforts throughout Norfolk Southern. After a six-month training program that includes classroom training and, on the job, supervisory training, you will be promoted to Mechanical Supervisor at either a locomotive shop or a freight car repair facility.

What Makes a Successful Mechanical Supervisor Trainee?

• Leadership experience with the ability to handle conflict and foster a positive work environment
• Ability to promote a culture of safety awareness and accident prevention.
• Ability to relocate and work flexible days/hours as determined by business needs
• Some knowledge and maintenance experience of engines and machinery
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new/proprietary programs
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills

Education / Experience

• Experience in a Leadership role
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Preferred Degree Paths:Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering,Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar field of study
• Willing to relocate anywhere throughout our 22-state network
• On-Call: Yes
• Shift Work: Yes
• Travel Required: up to 4 trips per year after initial training program
• Competitive salary, relocation, and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

@2023 Norfolk Southern Corp.

650 W. Peachtree Street NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30308

@2023 Norfolk Southern Corp.