Mechanical Supervisor

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Requisition 40238 : B3 Mechanical Supervisor- Birmingham, AL A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a completed job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you. Job Description Primary Purpose: Provides the first-line supervision of various craft personnel on an assigned shift for mechanical operations. Duties will vary depending on whether the position is located at a freight car orlocomotive repair facility. Principal Duties: Duties for a locomotive facility may involve an overhaul of diesel locomotives and their electrical and mechanical components. Duties for a freight car facility may involve an overhaul, repair and modification of business car mechanical and electrical systems. Inspect, service, and repair freight cars. Maintenance of support equipment and shop equipment as required (including car department tools and dies). Handles line‑of‑road train problems and repairs as needed. Supervise emergency situations such as derailments, crossing accidents, spillage, or lading problems. Job Related (Railroad) Experience: Minimum Level: 1-2 years Preferred Level: 1-2 years Education: Preferred Level: High School Diploma/GED (BS) Preferred Majors: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering Skills: Leadership experience with the ability to handle conflict and foster a positive work environment Ability to promote a culture of safety awareness and accident prevention. Ability to relocate and work flexible days/hours as determined by business needs Some knowledge and maintenance experience of engines and machinery Proficiency in Microsoft Office and TYES Excellent communication skills Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement 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 . 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. @2023 Norfolk Southern Corp. 650 W. Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30308 @2023 Norfolk Southern Corp. #J-18808-Ljbffr