DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for monitoring bridge, arches, and culverts conditions and overseeing new construction, maintenance repairs or the renewal of bridges, arches, and culverts in the KCS system. This role must also ensure safety of all bridge personnel.

Works on a variety of issues where analysis requires evaluation of multiple factors, including business objectives and trends. Adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges within a functional area; defines department’s operating standards. Translates the business unit’s vision into plans and guides execution. Plans and prioritizes work to meet department commitments aligned with company goals and financial responsibilities. Manages the progress toward stated goals and execution of corporate policy. Manages professional teams comprised of individual contributors and/or supervisors. Participates in the interview and selection process, provides training and mentorship, offers career development guidance, and is engaged in performance management. Provides timely and constructive coaching and feedback; develops staff and provides challenging opportunities. Reports to a people leader at a higher career level.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plans and implements proper job procedures to promote safe work practices.  
• Ensures full compliance of safety rules, good housekeeping, and safe working conditions for all bridge personnel.  
• Conducts safety meetings with and audits bridge personnel to identify safety concerns and ensure safe work practices and rule compliance.  
• Provides safe and reliable tools and equipment to bridge personnel.  
• Works with Purchasing to develop contracts for bridge repair or renewal.  
• Oversees KCS scales across the system.  
• Responsible for administration of safety action plan for Bridge department.  
• Stays within budgets.  
• Solicits quotes from equipment and material suppliers and Purchasing to ensure best price and availability.
• Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a job related major field of study
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, including leading and managing projects or programs with outcome-focused deliverables, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum one (1) year of experience directly or indirectly leading a team

  WORKING CONDITIONS

• Shift work is an essential function of this job. Employees must have the ability and willingness to support mission critical railroad operations 24 hours per day/7 days per week, working various shifts as assigned. Schedule assignments may include after-hours, weekends and holidays.

WE OFFER:

• Complete health and welfare benefits package
• Competitive salary
• Incentive plan
• Vacation plan

EEO STATEMENT

We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.

In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.

If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Working knowledge of the set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product. 
• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors so as to be able to identify paper conditions (i.e. excessive moisture or curling that frequently requires additional machine adjustment). 
• Familiarity with basic mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make more complicated adjustments. 
• Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines. 
• Skill in making adjustments to powered machines using handtools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer. 
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines. 
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided.