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Superintendent Mechanical Operations- Decatur, IL

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Date: Oct 5, 2024

Location: Decatur, IL, US, 62521

Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

Requisition37784:B5 Superintendent Mechanical Operations- Decatur, IL

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Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Plans, administers and manages an organization properly structured, trained, and motivated to meet the Department objectives for superior performance in safety, train reliability, and shop craft productivity while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies governing the work.

Principal Duties:

• Ensures efficient inspection and repairs of freight cars and intermodal equipment at the assigned locations in accordance with NS Mechanical Department policies and government regulations.

• Ensures maximum utilization and control of corporate resources within budgetary limits.

• Resolves grievances, time claims, discipline problems, differences in interpretation of agreements, and conflicts between crafts regarding jurisdiction of work.

• Recommends the purchase of equipment and the modification of existing facilities for attaining quality, efficiency, and production goals.

• Supports the terminal train plan at the division level.

• Maintains professional relationships with local craft representatives.

• Assists in the employment of qualified personnel for all crafts, fulfilling EEO requirements, administering agreements, training student mechanics, and recommending candidates for promotions to supervisors.

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level: 6-10 years Preferred Level: 11-15 years

Education:

Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BS)

Preferred Majors:

• Engineering – Engineering Science

Licenses / Certifications:

Required: None listed

Preferred: None listed

Technical Skills:

• MS Excel/Spreadsheets

• MS Outlook

• MS PowerPoint/Presentations

• MS Word/Word Processing

Skills and Abilities:

• Communication Skills

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs:

• Senior General Supervisor

Future Jobs:

• Director Mechanical Operations

Work Conditions:

• Environment: Outdoor/Field/Office

• Shift Work: Yes

• On-Call: Yes

• Weekend Work: Yes

• Travel Required: 5-10 Days per Month

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .

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.