Mgr Signals II

CSX•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Job Summary Responsible for all aspects of safety, within their area of responsibility. Directs the proper planning, budgeting and implementation of computer resources for line of road operations. Directs Electronic Specialists and Signalmen in their duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the automatic classification of freight cars. This position is technically specialized and is equivalent to a Manager of Signals. Primary Activities and Responsibilities Manage for constant improvement in the safety of all signal personnel and equipment Conducts safety, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and operating rules classes. Coach, teach, and train employees Perform safety observations and tests on rules compliance Manage/schedule all signal manpower and equipment. Ensure mainline territory is compliant with all Federal, State and Local regulations, as well as CSX Signal Rules and Instructions. Review computer based records Develop/present technical training programs to further educate local work force. Ensures non-compliant CSX assets are corrected by appropriate remedial action. Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager. Approves and handles all material needs for area of responsibility Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
Less than 1 year of experience in Less than 1 year of experience required in Engineering (civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical), Signal Maintenance, Signal Construction, or Electronic/Electrical Trades
High School Diploma/GED
5 or more years of experience in required in Engineering (civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical), Signal Maintenance, Signal Construction, or Electronic/Electrical Trades.
Knowledge of the duties of a Signal Technician/Specialist
Knowledge of signal systems, mainframes, PC's, fiber optic components, and theory/performance characteristics of electronic devices
Ability to create and understand circuit drawings, equipment specifications, and a knowledge of safe job procedures and work methods
Must have computer application and programming skills
Must have a working knowledge and ability to interpret the labor agreements covering local personnel
Must have the ability to understand/interpret legal compliance with Federal and State regulations regarding signal systems
Available to report to work with two-hour advance notice
Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
Work flexible days/hours as dictated by business needs

Responsibilities

Manage for constant improvement in the safety of all signal personnel and equipment
Conducts safety, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and operating rules classes.
Coach, teach, and train employees
Perform safety observations and tests on rules compliance
Manage/schedule all signal manpower and equipment.
Ensure mainline territory is compliant with all Federal, State and Local regulations, as well as CSX Signal Rules and Instructions.
Review computer based records
Develop/present technical training programs to further educate local work force.
Ensures non-compliant CSX assets are corrected by appropriate remedial action.
Approves and handles all material needs for area of responsibility
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager