2027 Mechanical Supervisor Trainee

Norfolk Southern Corp.•Chattanooga, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Supervisor Trainee completes a six-month training program combining classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and supervisory training. Training locations are assigned according to business needs, and trainees must be willing to relocate to any of the listed locations. The program teaches trainees to inspect and repair locomotive and railcar components, understand Norfolk Southern, Association of American Railroads (AAR), and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance standards, and learn about company process-improvement efforts. After successfully completing training, trainees are promoted to Mechanical Supervisor at a locomotive shop or freight car repair facility. Mechanical Supervisors lead teams of approximately 8–25 skilled laborers who construct, repair, and maintain locomotives and rail cars. The work is primarily field-based in a fast-paced field or machine-shop environment. After initial training, travel may be required for up to four trips per year. The role is on-call and includes weekend and shift work; days and hours may vary according to business needs.

Requirements

Experience in a leadership role.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to handle conflict and foster a positive work environment.
Ability to promote a culture of safety awareness and accident prevention.
Willingness and ability to relocate to any of the listed training locations and potentially another location after training.
Ability to work flexible days and hours according to business needs.
Some knowledge of and maintenance experience with engines and machinery.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new or proprietary programs.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to learn new skills.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a similar field of study.

Responsibilities

Complete six months of classroom, on-the-job, and supervisory training.
Learn to conduct component-level inspections and repairs on locomotives and railcars.
Learn and apply Norfolk Southern, AAR, and FRA compliance standards.
Learn about process-improvement efforts throughout Norfolk Southern.
After training, lead approximately 8–25 skilled laborers constructing, repairing, and maintaining locomotives and rail cars.
Promote safety awareness and accident prevention.
Work flexible days and hours, including shifts and weekends, according to business needs.
Travel up to four trips per year after the initial training program.