Sr Manager Signals

CSX Corporation; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Corporation in Mobile, AL is seeking a Signal Project Lead responsible for safety, planning, budgeting, and implementation of computer resources for line of road operations. You will direct Electronic Specialists and Signalmen to ensure safe, efficient automatic classification of freight cars.

Lead the development of training, ensure compliance with FRA rules, and manage signal manpower and equipment. You will review records, develop technical training, and ensure assets are corrected when

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year in engineering, signal maintenance, or electronic/electrical trades.
• Equivalent qualifications include High School Diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of signal systems and related technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage for constant improvement in safety of all signal personnel and equipment.
• Conduct safety, FRA, and operating rules classes.
• Coach, teach, and train employees.
• Perform safety observations and tests on rules compliance.
• Manage/schedule signal manpower and equipment.
• Ensure mainline territory complies with regulations and CSX rules.
• Review computer-based records.
• Develop/present technical training programs to educate local workforce.
• Ensure non-compliant CSX assets are corrected by remedial action.
• Miscellaneous activities assigned by manager.
• Approves and handles material needs for area of responsibility.

Skills

Signal systems knowledge

Circuit drawings interpretation

Computer applications and programming

Labor agreements interpretation

Legal compliance understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects of safety, within their area of responsibility. Directs the proper planning, budgeting and implementation of computer resources for line of road operations. Directs Electronic Specialists and Signalmen in their duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the automatic classification of freight cars.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Manage for constant improvement in the safety of all signal personnel and equipment
• Conducts safety, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and operating rules classes.
• Coach, teach, and train employees
• Perform safety observations and tests on rules compliance
• Manage/schedule all signal manpower and equipment.
• Ensure mainline territory is compliant with all Federal, State and Local regulations, as well as CSX Signal Rules and Instructions.
• Review computer-based records
• Develop/present technical training programs to further educate local work force.
• Ensures non-compliant CSX assets are corrected by appropriate remedial action.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.
• Approves and handles all material needs for area of responsibility
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• Less than 1 year of experience in Less than 1 year of experience required in Engineering (civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical), Signal Maintenance, Signal Construction, or Electronic/Electrical Trades

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5 or more years of experience in required in Engineering (civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical), Signal Maintenance, Signal Construction, or Electronic/Electrical Trades.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the duties of a Signal Technician/Specialist
• Knowledge of signal systems, mainframes, PC's, fiber optic components, and theory/performance characteristics of electronic devices
• Ability to create and understand circuit drawings, equipment specifications, and a knowledge of safe job procedures and work methods
• Must have computer application and programming skills
• Must have a working knowledge and ability to interpret the labor agreements covering local personnel
• Must have the ability to understand/interpret legal compliance with Federal and State regulations regarding signal systems

Leadership

The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Available to report to work with two-hour advance notice
• Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
• Work flexible days/hours as dictated by business needs