Engineering Signal Management Trainee 2024

Who are we:

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation's freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. Come make a difference with us!

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MT Program:

The MT Program is a non-rotational program that develops leaders who will drive the future of our organization. It’s a paid, full-time program for recent graduates with less than four years of professional work experience. Career opportunities will follow with hard work, the desire to learn, and the ability to develop productive working relationships.

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Work Location: Memphis, TN; Denver, CO; Lenexa; KS; Minneapolis, MN

Anticipated Start Date: February, June, July & September 2024

Number of Positions: 2

Salary: $76,500

Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position. Please check your e-mail daily.

RELOCATION WILL BE REQUIRED:

• Please refer to BNSF’s operating system at www.bnsf.com (see System Map)
• A candidate must be willing to be relocated to any location across the BNSF system for the training program
• An ideal candidate should be very flexible regarding location
• Relocation assistance may be provided to those who are moving more than 50 driving miles from their permanent residence.
• Once training has been completed, candidates will likely be relocated again to an assigned, permanent location

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Management Trainee (MT) Program is specifically designed to develop leaders who will drive the future of our organization. This training program is approximately 12 months in length and includes both classroom and on-the-job training. You will gain experience in our Track, Engineering Services, Structures, Signal, Mechanical, Transportation, and Environmental departments. With challenging work, the desire to learn, and the ability to develop relationships, career opportunities are endless.

TRAINING:

THE ENGINEERING SIGNAL MANAGEMENT TRAINEE PROGRAM BEGINS WITH A FAST-PACED, INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES:

• One (1) week orientation conducted at our company headquarters in Fort Worth, TX
• Associated on-the-job field training conducted at assigned location
• Training lasts approximately 12 months
• 4 weeks of Signal Apprenticeship training
• Two (2) weeks of technical (e.g. rules, safety) and personnel training conducted at our Technical Training Center (TTC) in Overland Park, KS

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering Signal:

• The Signal Department is responsible for INSPECTING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, AND CONSTRUCTING our Signal infrastructure along our right of way including wayside signals, highway grade crossings, and signal bungalows
• The Engineering Signal headquarters is located in Lenexa, KS but the trainee may be required to relocate anywhere on BNSF’s network
• Engineering leaders are responsible for the SAFETY of their teams, PLANNING/SCHEDULING of required maintenance and repairs, and VERIFYING the quality of work completed.
• Trainees will shadow positions such as Signal Supervisor, Signal Construction Supervisor, Signal Maintainer, Signal Manager, and Director of Signal to gain boots on the ground experience

UPON COMPLETION OF THE MT PROGRAM:

• Trainees will receive a salary increase upon placement into permanent assignment
• Relocation will likely be required upon placement into permanent assignment
• MT will likely be placed in an Assistant Signal Supervisor position (career progression after this is employee driven)-see below for more information on this position

Assistant Signal Supervisor Information & Responsibilities:

• Ensure, by suitable means, that signal systems are performing properly and in accordance with prescribed testing and inspection procedures and maintenance standards
• Render technical advice and assistance when required by signal personnel or representatives of other departments
• Determine by examination that signal personnel are adequately knowledgeable of Safety and Operating Rules
• Ensure all policies and procedures are complied with
• Assist Supervisor Signal and General Construction Supervisor in managing the operating budget allocation and establishing requirements for future year’s budget
• Directly supervise the signal maintenance and construction personnel so that established objectives will be met
• Provide leadership and exercise resourcefulness in accomplishing the repair of signal systems when damage has occurred as a result of derailments, collisions, severe storms or other destructive forces
• Define and describe to signal personnel the technical aspects of new methods or systems to be employed, including the proper use of special tools, instruments and electronic equipment
• Report progress at prescribed intervals of signal maintenance and construction work
• Assist General Construction Supervisor and Assistant Director Signal Construction in managing capital spending within budgets

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in a 24 x 7 operations environment including nights, weekends, evenings and holidays, on-call or available for emergency situations.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet). Work around heavy and moving machinery.
• Work around electronics, including electric currents. Work in and around bridges in elevated locations.

TRAVEL:

• Frequent and extensive travel over a large geographic region will be required.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Hours are irregular with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Schedule involves nights, weekends, and holidays, as BNSF is a 24 X 7 work environment.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT:

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Able and willing to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system (western 28 states) upon hire and to relocate within upon career progression and/or as business needs.
• Able to travel up to 75% of the time based on business need.
• Authorization to work in the US without Company sponsorship now AND in the future.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree from an accredited university to be completed prior to hire OR I have obtained a degree within the past four (4) years.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 environment.
• Have or anticipate to have at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA with a degree in Engineering OR a 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA with a non-Engineering degree.
• Able to work in a shop, terminal, or field environment, climb on ladders and walk on uneven surfaces safely.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Have four (4) years or less of professional work experience, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held pursuing a degree in high school and/or college.

ADDITIONALLY, QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO:

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations
• Demonstrate ability to complete tasks regardless of obstacles
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner
• Recognize and respond effectively to unexpected situations and tight deadlines
• Demonstrate leadership skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed a degree (or anticipated degree) in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, etc.), Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, OR a similar degree program.

Our Management Trainee program is geared towards recent college graduates with four years or less of experience in a post-collegiate professional work environment. If you have more experience and are interested in BNSF, we encourage you to look at our Experienced First Line Supervisor (EFLS) program or our professional jobs to find what most closely aligns with your experience and skill set.

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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

• Social Security number
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Criminal history
• Education
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

• Other elements as needed
• Drug Screen
• Medical evaluation

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:

BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment 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.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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