Mechanical Supervisor- Birmingham

2 months ago

Birmingham, Alabama, United States Norfolk Southern Corp. Full time

Requisition 37675: B3 Mechanical Supervisor- Birmingham

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Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail. As part of Norfolk Southern, you'll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Provides the first line supervision of various craft personnel on an assigned shift for mechanical operations.

Principal Duties:

  • Depending on whether the position is located at a freight car or locomotive repair facility, duties may involve overhaul of diesel locomotives and their electrical and mechanical components; manufacture, repair and modification of various shop equipment (including car department tools and dies); overhaul, repair and modification of business car mechanical and electrical systems; and inspect, service, and repair freight cars and maintenance of support equipment as required.
  • Handles line-of-road train problems and repairs as needed, and will supervise emergency situations such as derailments, crossing accidents, spillage or lading problems.

Job Related 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

Licenses / Certifications: Required: None listed Preferred: None listed

Technical Skills:

  • MS Excel/Spreadsheets
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Powerpoint/Presentations
  • MS Word/Word Processing
  • TYES

Skills and Abilities:

  • Communication Skills

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs:

  • Management Trainee
  • Operation Supervisor Trainee
  • Craft Position

Future Jobs:

  • General Supervisor
  • Senior General Supervisor
Work Conditions

Environment: Outdoor/Field

Shift Work: Yes

On-Call: Yes

Weekend Work: Yes

Travel Required: 3 - 5 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

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.

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