Communications & Signals Supervisor Trainee - Various Locations across System
Company: Norfolk Southern
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Requisition 22346 #LI-JR1 A Day in the Life of a C&S Supervisor Interested in seeing what it is like to be an Electrical
Engineering Supervisor at Norfolk Southern? Copy and paste the
following link in your browser for a 2-minute video Engineering supervisors in the Communications and Signals
department play a key role within our railroad operations team.
Similar to how cars interact with traffic lights, trains operate
using signals along the railway that convey movement information.
Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the construction and
maintenance of these signals and their related equipment. To
accomplish this, a supervisor manages a team of employees across
their territory that can span over 100 miles and include one or
more rail yards. Additionally, supervisors ensure other electrical railroad
equipment such as railroad crossing gates, train defect detectors,
equipment identification systems, and other railroad equipment is
installed, inspected, and maintained. A supervisor will be
responsible for a team ranging from roughly 8-15 technicians to
carry out this work in a 24/7 environment. The trainee program 32-weeks in length providing leadership
training and technical growth opportunities to prepare trainees to
assume the duties of a C&S officer upon completion of the
program. Additionally, through on-the-job training, trainees will
learn to speak the language of the railroad, including full
knowledge of railroad signaling, and how to install, operate, and
perform required inspections on our unique systems. Trainees will
be expected to travel during the program, have availability outside
of normal business hours, and have flexibility with their schedule
to support our 24/7 operation. Work Environment Projected Career Path Engineering Associate/Terminal Supervisor - C&S Supervisor I
- C&S Supervisor II - Regional Manager - Division Manager A Day in the Life of a C&S Supervisor Interested in seeing what it is like to be an Electrical
Engineering Supervisor at Norfolk Southern? Copy and paste the
following link in your browser for a 2-minute video Engineering supervisors in the Communications and Signals
department play a key role within our railroad operations team.
Similar to how cars interact with traffic lights, trains operate
using signals along the railway that convey movement information.
Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the construction and
maintenance of these signals and their related equipment. To
accomplish this, a supervisor manages a team of employees across
their territory that can span over 100 miles and include one or
more rail yards. Additionally, supervisors ensure other electrical railroad
equipment such as railroad crossing gates, train defect detectors,
equipment identification systems, and other railroad equipment is
installed, inspected, and maintained. A supervisor will be
responsible for a team ranging from roughly 8-15 technicians to
carry out this work in a 24/7 environment. The trainee program 32-weeks in length providing leadership
training and technical growth opportunities to prepare trainees to
assume the duties of a C&S officer upon completion of the
program. Additionally, through on-the-job training, trainees will
learn to speak the language of the railroad, including full
knowledge of railroad signaling, and how to install, operate, and
perform required inspections on our unique systems. Trainees will
be expected to travel during the program, have availability outside
of normal business hours, and have flexibility with their schedule
to support our 24/7 operation. Work Environment Projected Career Path Engineering Associate/Terminal Supervisor - C&S Supervisor I
- C&S Supervisor II - Assistant Division Manager - Division
Manager Company Overview Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300
organization and one of the nation's premier transportation
companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates
approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of
Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United
States, and provides efficient connections to other rail
carriers. We are a team of more than 20,000 employees working together to
maintain our reputation as "The Thoroughbred of Transportation." As
an industry leader, Norfolk Southern offers a competitive salary
and an excellent benefits package. 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. More
information can be found at NS-EEO Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads
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