Manager Engineering Certification - (Northwest Division-TBD) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

BNSF Railway • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence. We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us! Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits. Career development is a lifelong process. That's one of the many exciting and rewarding aspects of working on our railroad. Regardless of where we work or what we do, we always have an opportunity to continue to learn and grow. At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure. Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

• BNSF Tier III qualification
• Self-directed, motivated, and have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid understanding of FRA and BNSF track standards and regulations
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relay information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner, verbal or written
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong knowledge of track maintenance on how to detect, protect, and repair track deviations
• Working knowledge of Engineering operations and safety rules
• Excellent leadership skills as described in the BNSF Leadership Model
• Minimum 3 years of supervising employee work groups
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related degree

Responsibilities

• Clearly communicate the vision of zero track-caused derailments.
• Manage and lead Tier III field training; this includes both classroom instruction and field demonstrations.
• Assist division leadership with implementation of FRA Requalification and Track Stability training.
• Reduce track-caused derailments through effective training, coaching, communication, and empowerment.
• Monitor derailment reporting and assist with derailment investigations.
• Review and communicate lessons learned from track inspection related derailments.
• Build relationships with local FRA inspectors.
• Monitor FRA defects and ensure division personnel are properly remediating and reporting.
• Perform Track Inspector Evaluations.
• Provide coaching and training for the FLS on their Track Inspector Evaluations.
• Monitor track inspection compliance and defect reporting.
• Communicate status weekly to the division.
• Manage and lead the training to ensure compliance and understanding with electronic reporting (EAM).
• Evaluate areas of concern, provide feedback, and assist with improvements to current training.
• Audit work activities to ensure compliance and progress.
• Support manager-led duties on the division, including but not limited to, operation test teams, weekend and vacation coverage, and service interruption response.

Benefits

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
• Generous leave / time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager