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Job Location:Fort Worth TX
Anticipated Start Date:07/01/2025
Number of Positions:3
Salary Range:$92300 $103400
Salary Band:28; 29
We are committed to a culture where all employees are included belong and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Career development is a lifelong process. Thats one of the many exciting and rewarding aspects of working on our railroad. Regardless of where we work or what we do we always have an opportunity to continue to learn and grow.
SAFETY
At BNSF Safety is a core value of how we do and everyday our employees are committed to approach one another about safety which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations safety rules & policies as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure. Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor and evaluate optical images and electronic measurements of track geometry and track structure
- Use BNSF developed software to perform defect review and validation
- Perform trending analysis of the optical test platform and unmanned geometry car data to provide planning tools for the field and capital projects team
- Coordinate movement of test vehicles with Transportation team personnel
- Work with other departments to improve efficiencies of the Track Measurement team (TR&D TS Data Analytics)
- Ensure compliance with the Engineering Instructions and FRA 213 regulations regarding optical/geometry testing compliance up to and including issuance of Form As
- This position will participate in the continued development of optical/unattended track geometry testing systems and applications including Track Health Optical Recognition (THOR)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must possess excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously
- Proficiency with software programs and reporting tools including Tableau Microsoft Power Point Excel
- Ability to communicate effectively on both a technical and practical level with internal and external customers
- Must possess excellent reporting and data visualization skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Not required):
- Supervisors: Tier II Certified / Managers: Tier III certified by a Manager of Engineering Certification.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering field Computer Science or other related fieldpreferred. Experience with track maintenance electronics computer programming data analysis or similar may be substituted for education.
- One Year of track maintenance and/or track inspection experience.(ex. Previous MOW Foreman Track Supervisor/Inspector OR Operations FLS experience)
- Thorough understanding of FRA regulations including FRA 213 and BNSF Engineering Instructions
- Familiarity with current optical/track geometry measurement systems
HOURS/ SHIFT/ WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Able to work long and irregular hours to include nights weekends and holidays
- Shift work hours will vary(24x7 environment)
- Safetysensitive work environment
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions: hot cold rain snow and sleet
- Able to distinguish colors climb bend crawl and lift heavy objects occassionaly
TRAVEL: Less than 10% of the time is spent in the field
RELOCATION:Relocation assistance may be offered based on business needs
BENEFITS
BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including but not limited to
- Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Plan
- Railroad Retirement
- Life Insurance
- Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS
- Criminal history
- Last 7 years of driving history
- Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
- Social Security number
- Education
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
- Medical evaluation
- Drug Screen
- Other elements as needed
DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs preemployment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.
Required Experience:
Manager