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BNSF Railway · 2 days ago

Manager Telecom - Field (Vancouver, WA)

Vancouver, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $125K/yr

6+ years exp

BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight across western states. The Manager Telecom - Field will lead a team ensuring safety practices are followed and manage the planning and operations of telecommunications systems.

RailroadTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Accountable for the Safety of team ensuring safe work practices, processes and rules are followed. Establish strategy for the development and sustainability of the safety culture within the Telecom team

Perform effective safety audits and inspections of the Telecom Operations and track findings to ensure closure, assist in investigation and root cause analysis

Utilize Operations Testing and address unsafe work practices when found. Ensure employees perform their work in a safe and efficient manner

Effectively lead a Telecom organization consisting of scheduled Foreman, Electronic Technicians and Maintainers. Must understand the importance of maintaining good working relationships and foster an inward thinking culture

Manage/coordinate planning, operations, maintenance, installation and testing procedures for all Telecommunications systems, including, but not limited to: LAN, WAN, router, data center equipment, transmission systems (digital and analog), telephone systems, voice and data radio systems, trackside detector systems, video teleconferencing and multi-level office building infrastructure connectivity, copper and optical fiber media for information transmission

Responsible for expenditures to operating budget and ensuring all charges fall within compliance to company policies. Ensure operating budget is managed to the allocated amounts provided

Daily work is conducted in an indoor/outdoor safety sensitive environment where the working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery

Qualification

Telecommunications systemsSafety managementTechnical degreeOperations experienceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future

Bachelor's degree in Technical, Business, or related discipline AND/OR equivalent formal training/work experience

Candidate should be self-directed, motivated and have good interpersonal and communication skills

Candidates should have the ability to communicate well, one-on-one and in groups

Candidates should be safety-conscious and able to support and contribute to a strong safety process

Preferred

6 years work experience in a telecommunications, technical, and/or operations environment

Prior experience and knowledge in the complexity of BNSF's Telecommunication Infrastructure

Benefits

An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.

A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.

Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.

Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).

Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.

Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)

Generous leave / time off policies.