Director Track

Job Summary The Director of Track is a direct report to Assistant Regional Engineer of Maintenance of Way (MOW) who leads a team of approximately 8 management and 80 union employees. Executes the strategy for all personal safety, track and bridge safety and derailment prevention across assigned territory. Identifies and directs changes to drive productivity and safety. Responsible for prioritizing all capital requests across assigned territory. Collaborates with various centers of excellence (COE) on all hiring, training and development strategies for maintenance of way employees to develop and retain the talent to execute scheduled railroading. Director of Track MOW is responsible for maintenance and safety of approximately 900 main-line track miles, 1,300 switches, 11 tunnels, 25 diamonds, 1,700 crossings, 1,800 culverts. Primary Activities and Responsibilities - Ensure leadership communication that develops managers to lead a safety culture towards zero injuries. Implements the corporate vision for Safety acrossassigned territory by providing collaborative leadership. Leads and develops the regional MoW track team for steady improvement in teamwork and safety for all employees. - Monitors the inspections and remedial actions of track conditions on assigned territory based on data analysis from geometry cars, vehicle track interaction (VTI), and autonomous track vehicles. Ensures track conditions exceed compliance requirements with all federal and CSX standards, including minimizing derailments. Interacts with government and regulatory agencies, such as Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Coordinate engineering activities at major derailments and natural disasters. Monitors the inspections and remedial actions of track conditions on assigned territory based on data analysis from geometry cars, vehicle track interaction (VTI), and autonomous track vehicles. - Plans and executes a comprehensive capital and operating expense (OE) plan for the track department in assigned territory in partnership with Assistant Regional Engineer. Implements and oversees the capital and OE plan, allocates resources, monitors plan compliance, changes as needed to deliver on plan. - Serves as champion of scheduled railroading through controlling costs and optimizing asset utiliiztion through various initiatives and operations excellence measures such as Strategic Transportation and Engineering Partnership (STEP) and Train Delay Index (TDI), in collaboration with other departments. Continually monitor and drive usage of Division Track Works (DTW) to measure productivity and reduce idle time. Support the Transportation department for the safe and timely operation of trains on the network. Ensures productivity of company assets such as major production teams, rail grinders, ballast cleaners and sperry cars. - Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree - 5 or more years of experience in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical) - 4 or more years of supervisory experience in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical) - Fully vaccinated for Covid by start date or have received an approved medical or religious accommodation. Equivalent Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma/GED - 10 or more years of experience in - 5 or more years of supervisory experience Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical) - Fully vaccinated for Covid by start date or have received an approved medical or religious accommodation. Knowledge and Skills - Knowledge of Association of American Railroads (AAR) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory standards. - Railroad Industry knowledge - Knowledge of Track maintenance and construction and engineering principles - Knowledge of accident investigation - Budget development - Knowledge of rail labor agreements (BMWE, sub-contracting, etc.) - Ability to present to various audiences up to the executive level and government and regulatory authorities - Microsoft Office skills (ex. Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Leadership The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence. Job Requirements - Different shifts as assigned in a 24 hour/7 days a week operation (incl working weekends) - Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection) - Work with equipment that intensifies the heat factor - Work with hazardous materials on an occasional basis - Work at elevated heights - Work outside in all weather conditions - Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol Our Commitment to Operate Safely Led by our Guiding Principles, CSX is committed to protecting its employees, customers and the communities in which we operate. Therefore, as a condition of employment, successful external candidates for all positions and internal craft employees accepting management positions must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination within three days of the position start date unless approved for a medical or religious accommodation. Should the successful candidate seek a medical or religious accommodation, appropriate documentation must be provided in support of such request. About CSX CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Closing Statement At CSX, two of our five Guiding Principles are Valuing and Developing Employees as well as Operating Safely. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible. CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the EEO is Law poster. Click here to view the OFCCP pay transparency provision information. CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.