Director, Signals & Communication

Genesee & Wyoming Main•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The person in this position manages and performs quality control of installation, maintenance, and inspection of all railway signals, wayside detectors, and communication systems.

Requirements

Technical & Regulatory Railroad knowledge
CROR & GCOR Qualified
Computer Software: CAD, Microsoft
Specialized Railroad Signal software EG: Data event recorder, Railway crossing controller, wayside detector controller
Knowledge of HXP, SSCC3+, SEAR2, GCP3000, SERVO, STC, AEI reader and radio communication systems
Enterprise Data systems: Great Plains, RMI, e-procurement
Communication (both written and spoken in English)
Safety
Process oriented
Decision Quality
Managing across organizational boundaries
Organizational knowledge
Decision making
Planning and Organizing
Teamwork and Cooperation
Technical degree in Electro-mechanics or related field
a minimum of 7-10 years Railroad Operating Supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Class 1 Railroad Signal Installation and Signal Design preferred.

Responsibilities

Writes and enforces specifications, work procedures
Deals with regulatory authorities
Perform detailed safety assessments of road crossings of Railway
Establishes maintenance and rehabilitation priority projects
Carries out profitability analysis, takes charge of third party financing, arranges plans and specifications for all related projects
Plans, prepares, implements and is accountable for operating and capital budgets
Prepare cost estimate for signal and communication projects
Investigates, coordinates, and implement all procurement relevant to installation, maintenance and inspection carried out under jurisdiction
Reviews and analyzes operating practices, provides recommendations, and follows-up
Prepares various reports/ratios for Company senior management
Promotes rail safety in all applicable forums
Other projects and duties as assigned.