Job Summary
Strategic liaison with multiple departments to resolve issues and develop new processes for Engineering personnel- including Communications and Signal (C&S) maintenance of way, bridge and facilities, and design, construction, and capacity. This role touches both management and contract employees. This position has the primary responsibility to supervise key C&S management Signal Design employees, processing over $70 mm of invoices, charged to capital expenditures (CapEx), Communications and Signal (C&S) operating expense (OE), and various billable projects. This position also oversees the tracking of all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) violations and drafting responses for Chief Engineer C&S signature. Additionally, this position assist with management of an OE budget of $250mm and a CapEx budget of $50mm. Manages the submission of all paperwork associated with request for Authority For Expenditures (AFE). Works closely with the Assistant Regional Signal Engineers and Assistant Chief Engineer C&S to schedule required training for C&S field managers and contract employees. Manages safety status of field units and entire C&S department.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Manages team of 3 vital Signal Design employees supporting the entire operations department
- Strategic liaison with payroll, manpower administration, government billing, internal audit and compliance, and other departments as necessary
- Oversees the FRA violations reporting data base for c&s and draft safety alerts associated with any violations
- Primary FRA point of contact for c&s
- Supports communications and signals organization -including management reports, final review and reporting of all safety, false activations and false proceeds incidents
- Provides oversight and training of over 160 field c&s managers and 1600 contract employees
- Updates Chief Engineers (CE), Assistant Chief Engineers, Head of Departments and Vice President's on initiatives
- Provides communications and signal training and support for company investigations
- Department�s sole contact and trainer on TimetraxMiscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
- 7 or more years of experience in experience in Railroad Engineering Operations
- 7 or more years of supervisory experience in experience in Railroad Engineering Operations
Equivalent Minimum Qualifications
- Associates Degree/2-year Degree
- 10 or more years of experience in experience in Railroad Engineering Operations
- 10 or more years of supervisory experience in experience in Railroad Engineering Operations
Knowledge and Skills
- Familiarity with timekeeping activities (mainframe, transitioning to STARS)
- Knowledge of labor agreements and disciplinary practices
- Knowledge of Safety and operating rules
- Strong computer skills (primarily Microsoft Office Suite)
- Skill in budgeting
- Technical writing skills
- Functional/technical agility
- Ability to interact and influence throughout various
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
- Hours which include rotating on-call responsibilities which may be outside standard hours
- Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
- Work outside in all weather conditions
