Manager, Signals & Communication

• →Oversee the installation, maintenance, and inspection of all railway crossing and signal systems, wayside detectors, and communication systems ensuring proper function and compliance with regulatory requirements
• →Perform regular quality control and functionality testing of signal systems within assigned territory
• →Develop, write and enforce specifications and work procedures
• →Collaborate with regulatory authorities ensuring compliance with regulatory recordkeeping requirements
• →Support hiring new employees to fill vacancies; train all employees in operating practices according to federal regulations and company policies; and administer discipline as needed
• →Identify maintenance and rehabilitation priority projects; seek external funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal level in support of capital projects
• →Perform profitability analysis, manage third-party financing, and develop plans and specifications for all related projects
• →Build and manage signal operating and capital budgets
• →Prepare cost estimates for signal and communication projects; determine internal and external (contractor) labor assignments and costs
• →Manage all required procurement for installation, maintenance, and inspection of signal systems within assigned territory
• →Prepare reports and analysis for regional management
• →Promote safety operations
• →Manage projects and perform other duties as assigned

• Full-time (40 plus hours weekly)
• Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Walking on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment always ensuring three points of contact
• Able to squat, bend and lift overhead for extended periods of kneeling or crouching (bending at the knees)
• Occasional lifting of equipment and tools up to 89 pounds

• Technical and Regulatory Railroad knowledge
• Proficient computer skills in CAD, Microsoft, and specialized railroad-signal software (e.g., data event recorder, railway crossing controller, and wayside detector controller)
• Knowledge of wayside/crossing detection and control and other signal-related apparatuses (Example: ABS, CTC, Search Light and Color Light Signals, Hot Box Detectors, Interlockers and AEI Readers, GCP3000+, MS4000, XP4, PMD-3, GCP4000/5000)
• Enterprise data systems: Microsoft Dynamics GP, RMI, e-procurement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment

• Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review
• May be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening
• Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history

Relocation:
Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may be offered for this position. 

• Technical degree in electro-mechanics or related field, or 5+ years of railroad operating supervisory experience
• Prior experience in Class 1 railroad signal maintenance, installation and signal design preferred
• CROR and GCOR qualified