Manager ATC System Engineering & Safety

Requisition 38143: B4 Manager ATC System Engineering & Safety 

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Primary Purpose:

Manages components of current and future interoperable train control application lifecycle, including requirements development, system design review, change requests and enhancements, safety engineering support, and change management, while inclusively developing and leading a team.

Principal Duties:

• Is an NS PTC subject matter expert and provides critical input for system requirements, interfaces, and hazard mitigation and associated enhancements and changes
• Prepares, reviews, and provides input focused on operational safety and efficiency on system documentation and change requests
• Represents NS and provides feedback to vendors, industry-level interoperable train control committees, and NS departments regarding enhancements, defects, and new development of train control systems system
• Defines and documents PTC system operational safety and efficiency needs related to NS transportation, engineering, information technology, and ATC (Advanced Train Control) applications and systems interfacing with the PTC system
• Maintains strong knowledge of PTC, energy management, signaling, dispatching and NS transportation back office functions and interfaces
• Manages aspects of NS internal and industry interoperability-required change and configuration management of PTC system and its components, including host and tenant operations, track data, and related CCM applications
•  Focuses on:
  • Systems engineering
  • Train control applications
  • Technology development, innovation, and enhancement
  • Interoperability of NS PTC system
  • System change and configuration management
  • Safety engineering and system error & malfunction FRA reporting
• Cultivates collaborative relationships with inter-departmental teams, vendors, and Class I railroads to leverage shared knowledge
• Inclusively manages a team and is responsible for their development, productivity, and performance

Job Related Experience:

•    Minimum Level:  2-3 years
•    Preferred Level:  3-7+ years

Education:

   Preferred Level:  Bachelor's Degree (BS).    Preferred Majors:  Engineering, Business Information Technology

Licenses / Certifications:

•    Required:  None listed
•    Preferred:  None listed

Technical Skills:

• MS Office 365
• Understands and utilizes system safety engineering principles
• System requirements development, integration, and support
• Understanding of Code of Federal Regulations Signal & Train Control regulations
• Knowledge of NS Operating Rules and Practices
• Knowledge of System Safety and Hazard Analysis
• Knowledge of train operations, train reporting and corresponding systems
• Knowledge of dispatch system functionality and corresponding systems
• Knowledge of AAR PTC standards and FRA PTC regulation
• Knowledge of Enterprise GIS database

Skills and Abilities:

• Managing complexity
• Communicates powerfully and broadly
• Reviews, discusses, and produces complex technical details & documentation
• Engenders trust and drives alignment of team to program to departmental and corporate goals
• Collaborates and fosters teamwork
• Seeks opportunities for growth, improvement, and continuous progress
• Champions others through inclusive leadership that motivates and empowers reports and team members

Career Path:

   Predecessor Jobs: Manager ATC Operations Center, Manager ATC System Change & Config. Mgmt, Manager ATC System Safety and Compliance, Analyst ATC System Engineering & Safety

   Future Jobs:   Sr Manager ATC System Design and Performance, Sr. Manager ATC System Engineering & Safety, Manager ATC Operations Center, Manager ATC System Change & Config. Mgmt, Manager ATC System Safety and Compliance

Work Environment:

• Environment:  Office
• Shift Work:  No
• On-Call:  Yes
• Weekend Work:  Yes
• Travel Required:  0 - 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 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.