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This role covers a wide range of industrial equipment, including power distribution, conveyor systems, rail car unloading, marine vessel loading, automated production lines, and more.\nThe position offers competitive pay with an annual bonus and a monthly geographic stipend.\nPrimary Activities and Responsibilities\nDesign and execute projects focused on improving the capability and reliability of equipment at export terminals and maintenance shops, with a strong focus on electro-mechanical controls\nWork with operations and maintenance teams to track equipment downtime issues and perform root cause analysis. Prioritize and implement changes to reduce the mean time to repair and increase the mean time between repairs on equipment.\nBuild and maintain a system of tools to aid operations in troubleshooting including electrical prints, equipment and hardware labeling, training for team members, SOPs, etc.\nMaintain backups of equipment software and parameters including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, SCADA, network switches, etc. as well as change management and communication to the team during equipment modifications.\nAssess reliability and oversee improvements to power distribution systems including 13.8kV primary and 5kV machine power\nUse engineering principles to identify performance indicators and optimize integrated systems involving personnel, processes, equipment, and infrastructure.\nDevelop project scopes, establish budgets, create schedules, and determine resource needs for efficient project completion.\nLead teams to successfully execute projects, ensuring quality oversight and approving expenses and invoices.\nMaintain safety and quality standards throughout project execution.\nPerform miscellaneous tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s or 4-year degree in engineering or other technical discipline, with 3+ years of experience managing machine or system engineering projects.\nExperience with machine/system control philosophy and power distribution, particularly medium voltage systems.\nFamiliarity with vendor and supplier management.\nUnderstanding of industrial safety systems and compliance regulations (NFPA/NEC/OSHA, etc.).\nEquivalent Minimum Qualifications\nAssociate’s or 2-year degree with 5+ years of experience, or completed training from a military or STEM trade school.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nGraduate Degree or higher in Engineering, or a STEM related field. \n7+ years of experience in machine or system engineering projects.\nKnowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs is highly desirable.\n5+ years of supervisory experience in Mechanical Operations, Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Business/Strategic Management, Skilled Trades (building/construction, electrical, mechanical), or the Military\nKnowledge and Skills:\nProven expertise in managing projects involving electro-mechanical controls, power systems, with structural and civil elements.\nAbility to provide technical support and guidance to field maintenance teams.\nStrong understanding of CSX standards, policies, and procedures.\nAbility to interpret design drawings and specifications and create detailed project estimates.\nExperience in developing AFE packages, including reason and benefit statements.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and strong time management skills to manage multiple projects.\nStrong financial acumen to manage project budgets and resources effectively.\nImplement work within designated budget and operational parameters\nDevelop and coach others with accountability for the safety and performance of others\n\nLeadership\nThe CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. 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