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Engineer I -MOW - Mechanical (Data Analysis Technician)

Job Number:25736144
Company Name:BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe)
Job Location:Topeka, KS US
Job Category:Engineering & Architecture
 

Engineer I -MOW & Mechanical (Data Analysis Technician)
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Engineer I -MOW & Mechanical (Data Analysis Technician)

Job Posting Title

07/27/2010

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Engineer I -MOW & Mechanical (Data Analysis Technician)

Job Title



BNSF Railway operates one of the nation's largest rail networks, with approximately 32,000 route miles

operating through 28 states across the western United States. BNSF is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For

more than 160 years we have proudly served our customers by safely and efficiently delivering commodities

such as coal, grain, steel and consumer products. The dedication, talent and creativity of our 38,000 employees

have helped distinguish BNSF as an innovative and progressive leader within the transportation industry. To

learn more about our company, our culture and our opportunities, please visit us online at />
careers.

Company



ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE: Posting closes at midnight (CST) on August 6. Apply early as this job may be

removed or filled prior to the closing date.



ANTICIPATED START DATE: September 16, 2010

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1



WORK LOCATION: Topeka, Kansas



This posting is for the above geographic location ONLY. If interested in other geographic locations, please visit

the BNSF career website and apply directly to those locations when/if available.



SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary Band 28; $62,000 to $74,000 per year. Employees receive an annual benefit

package valued at $22,000.

Department



DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary purposes of this position are to provide data retrieval and analysis

services in support of Engineering, Mechanical, and Operations research when said research requires

processing of large data files. This position provides Track Geometry data from TGC databases as back up

Tasks

information for derailment investigation, rail and tie deterioration studies, and analysis of other large data

sources. This position also provides service for TR&D derailment investigation seminars with computer

graphics and document preparation support.



Much of this position's work is directed toward supporting TR&D research efforts such as:



Rail wear rate analysis.

. Tasks include collecting and processing thousands of rail profiles from the TGC database; retrieval of

track usage data and train characteristics; event recorder and CAD signal data analysis; analysis of rail

replacement records.



Top of Rail (TOR) test data analysis.

. Tasks include identifying trends between TOR system placement and vehicle lateral curving

performance; analyzing lateral force data versus system dispensing rates; balancing these factors with cost of

friction modifier dispensed; areas where current wayside friction control systems can be applied to minimize rail

wear.



Truck performance detector (TPD) system database mining.

. Tasks include developing methods to review large quantities (millions of records) to quantify freight car

curving performance trends; developing procedures to identify freight cars that are performing in an undesirable

manner based on statistical means.



Differential wheel wear research.

. Tasks include study of TPD databases and Mechanical repair histories; linking these two data sources

to search for commonalities that can lead to proactive maintenance strategies regarding wheel wear.



Train operations research support.

. Tasks include analyzing train movement records and CAD signal data; construction of track files for

train operations simulation; event recorder analysis; organizing the "Reroad" analysis software index; verifying

grade data from Track Geometry Car database.



Environmental research support.

. Tasks include calculating fuel burn within the state of California using train movement and event

recorder data analysis techniques; determining emissions levels using similar techniques.



This position will also be responsible for supporting TR&D project management system and other research

efforts within TR&D when large scale projects require extra manpower to complete.





BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:



. Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or math field, or equivalent experience required.

. 4 to 5 years experience working with Engineering, Track Geometry, and Mechanical department

databases.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: OPTIONAL



RELOCATION: OPTIONAL



TRAVEL: 5 to 10%

Requirements





BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

.Extensive criminal record review

.Verification of last 7 years of driving and employment history to include military service.

.Social Security number verification.

.Academic and Education verification

.Pre-Employment Medical Qualification Process (to include, but not limited to: medical history questionnaire;

physical capabilities test; physical exam; BNSF and FRA-required drug screen)

DRUG TEST: BNSF uses a hair test for illegal drugs in its employment application process. Please note that it

will be necessary for you to provide a hair specimen for this test, which will test for illegal or illicit drug use in the

past 90 days. Hair specimens can be collected from EITHER the head or body and can be taken from several

locations to get the required amount necessary for testing. Studies indicate that the head hair grows an average

of 1/2 inch per month. You will not be able to progress an application for employment unless you are able to

provide an adequate hair specimen for testing. Hair collections will be done at the BNSF Hiring Event. If you

cannot pass this test, please do not attend. For more information regarding hair testing, please visit http://www.



We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-

employment substance abuse testing.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to

apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the

position.



All applicants will be notified by email regarding orientation, testing and interviews for this position. Please be

sure to check your email on a daily basis.



Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose

work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of

employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security

assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints;

digital photograph). More information is available at



Salaried Exempt

Contract Type

Full-time

Employment Fraction

KS - Topeka

Branch



Topeka

City


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