Description
Requisition 38146: B3 Training Specialist: Maintenace of Way
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Primary Purpose:
The Training Specialist provides essential and required training for new hires, and continuing development of existing employees in the Engineering Department. This position implements training and development programs in compliance with Norfolk Southern's strategic objectives. Solid communication skills (both written and verbal) are required as this position interfaces across all levels within our organization.
Principal Duties:
- Deliver new Engineering Employee Training.
- Maintain records of training programs/participants.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to assist team members in the creation of effective training tools.
- Provide employee training and support to Norfolk Southern's Engineering Department.
- Occasionally assist in field support across the system
Travel Requirements:
- Travel may be required
Job Related Experience:
- Minimum Level: 1-3 years
- Preferred Level: Over 4 years
Education:
- Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BS)
- Preferred Majors:
- Engineering - Civil Engineering
- Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering – Construction Management
Licenses / Certifications:
- Required: None
- Preferred: FRA Card
- Preferred: CDL
Technical Skills:
- MS Word/Word Processing
- MS PowerPoint/Presentation
Skills and Abilities:
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
Career Path:
- Predecessor Jobs: Track Laborer, Foreman, Machine Operator, Welder
Future Jobs: Training Officer, Instructional Designer, Supervisor of Track Inspections
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.
Effective December 8, 2021, NS has paused its implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate given the dynamic legal proceedings. The ultimate outcome of the federal contractor vaccine mandate is yet to be determined. It is still possible that the mandate, as it applies to NS, could be upheld in court in the near future. If the mandate is upheld, NS employees will be required to be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious accommodation.
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