Process Control Engineer Yards, Conway, PA

Reference #: 1222703100
Requisition 37911: B4 System PCS Engineer- Conway, PA
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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 tomorrows rail.As part of Norfolk Southern, youll 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:
Ensures that Process Control Systems (PCS) are installed in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Principal Duties:
Assists with insuring smooth and efficient day to day operation of hump yards on NS.
Assists in attaining proper operation of process control systems at all PCS yard locations on Norfolk Southern.
Manages programs for replacement of Process Control Systems, and implementing PCS upgrades at selected locations as replacement projects are approved in capital budgets.
Assists in troubleshooting and repair of yard hardware and software problems that field forces require.
Interfaces with vendors and contractors, as required, to find solutions to problems to insure safe and reliable yard operations.

Job Related Experience:
Minimum Level: 3-5 years Preferred Level: 6-10 years

Education:
Preferred Level: Associates Degree (AS)

Preferred Majors:
Engineering – Electronics Engineering
Engineering – Electrical Engineering

Licenses / Certifications: Required: None listed Preferred: None listed

Technical Skills:
MS Outlook
MS Excel/Spreadsheets
Network
MS Access/Database Development
Material Management System

Skills and Abilities:
Analyzing Problems
Communication Skills
Persistence and Resilience
Poise Under Stress
Informing
Contributing
and Sharing

Career Path:
Predecessor Jobs:
Yard Supervisor
Future Jobs:
Control System Engineer

Work Conditions

Environment:  Outdoor/Field
Shift Work:  No
On-Call:  Yes
Weekend Work:  Yes
Travel Required:  OVER 10 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 countrys 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 istinctive 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.