Engineer Pier Facilities - Norfolk, VA

Requisition 37983: B4 Engineer Pier Facilities - Norfolk, VA 

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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:

Works to enhances the reliability of the on-site electrical and mechanical engineering function of the Mechanical department at Pier Six.

 

Principal Duties:

• Inspects and maintains the facilities and equipment to avoid repairs and out-of-service time. Insures that Pier 6 is up to industry ISO Standards.
• Works with the Mechanical department to generate proposals for equipment modernization to achieve operational improvements and enhanced reliability.
• Procures materials necessary, but within budgetary confines, for capital projects, maintenance activities and a protection stock of critical items to insure for the safe and efficient operation of Pier 6 and Norfolk Mechanical facilities.
• Motivates and trains personnel to increase productivity and reduce cost. Ensures that all DEQ and State Air Board training records are current and up to date.
• Documents software development for supervision and shop craft employees.
• Required to be on call to assist and be on the scene of major delays or unusual occurrences. Assumes the responsibility for the Coal Pier in the absence of the Senior General Foreman Pier Operations.

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level: 3-5 years Preferred Level: 6-10 years

 

Education:

• Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BS)
• Preferred Majors: Engineering - Electrical Engineering
• Licenses / Certifications: Required: None listed Preferred: None listed

 

Technical Skills:

• Cost System
• Material Management System
• MS Excel/Spreadsheets
• MS Outlook
• MS Powerpoint/Presentations
• MS Word/Word Processing

 

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking
• Analyzing Problems
• Communication Skills

 

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs:

• Mechanical Supervisor
• General Foreman

 

Future Jobs:

• Senior General Foreman