Rail Signals & Communications Leader

CPKC; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Performance incentive

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Manager of Signals and Communications in Liberty, Missouri to lead a field-based team ensuring reliable S&C systems and rail operations. You will oversee testing, commissioning, and data gathering for affidavits, while driving safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with maintenance teams, with a strong on-call component and a chance to grow within a large transnational railroad organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency.
• 3+ years of railroad experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• AS in Electronics and/or B.S. in Electrical Engineering is a bonus.
• Proven track record in planning, prioritizing and executing plans in a safe environment.
• Proficient knowledge of S&C equipment, signal principals, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Word and SAP).
• Interpersonal skills, in both verbal and written interactions.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability).

Responsibilities

• Directs safety leadership and cultivates continuous improvement in workplace safety.
• Participates in analysis of reported wrong side signal failures to permit proper actions to lower possibility of recurrence.
• Assures that the safety of S&C systems meets acceptable standards.
• Approves the entry into service of new or modified S&C systems (e.g. crossings).
• Maintains comprehensive, up-to-date records of S&C equipment, installations and the testing and revisions performed on them.
• Coordinates activities to coincide with those of the maintenance and construction work force to maximize the overall productivity and efficiency.
• Coaches junior S&C employees on technical aspects of their job as required.
• Distributes S&C Alerts and updates with field action taken.
• Fully use the collective bargaining agreement for effective work management.

Skills

Railroad experience

Leadership

Safety management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS in Electronics

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

CPKC is seeking a Manager of Signals and Communications in Liberty, Missouri to lead a field-based team ensuring reliable S&C systems and rail operations. You will oversee testing, commissioning, and data gathering for affidavits, while driving safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with maintenance teams, with a strong on-call component and a chance to grow within a large transnational railroad organization.