Analyst Digital Train Inspection

Digital Train Inspection utilizes a suite of advanced detectors, placed trackside, to observe and inspect passing trains. This technology includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) with camera-based technology, laser systems, acoustics, and other devices that observe and measure performance of critical railcar components.

Primary Purpose:

Works alongside Digital Train Inspection team members to support Norfolk Southern’s comprehensive Digital Train Inspection network through data analysis, reporting, investigation, and process improvement initiatives. Responsible for developing data products and analytical solutions that support safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Principal Duties:

• Perform analytics, investigations, and research supporting Digital Train Inspection and Mechanical Operations.
• Analyze Digital Train Inspection and operational datasets to identify trends, anomalies, performance issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop reports, dashboards, datasets, and other data products to support operational and business decision-making.
• Conduct statistical analysis and data validation to support investigations, testing, and performance monitoring.
• Monitor detector performance, system health, and data quality and assist in resolving data integrity issues.
• Research, test, and evaluate Digital Train Inspection technologies, analytical methods, and process improvements.
• Create and maintain database tables, queries, and complex datasets from multiple data sources.
• Develop recommendations and communicate findings to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, data science, technology teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to support analytical initiatives.
• Support creation and implementation of analytical solutions designed to improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships while supporting team and departmental objectives.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities with limited supervision while delivering timely, high-quality results.

Job Related Experience:

• Minimum Level: 2-3 years
• Preferred Level: 3-7 years

Education:

• Preferred Level: Bachelor’s Degree (BS)
• Preferred Majors: Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Machine Learning. Other technical degrees may be considered with relevant work experience.

Licenses / Certifications:

• Required: None listed
• Preferred: Alteryx Designer Core

Technical Skills:

• Engineering
• Data querying with SQL (Teradata, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, Databricks)
• Statistical analysis and experimental design
• Data Reporting
• Dashboard creation (PowerBI)
• MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Alteryx development
• Machine learning
• Coding (python)
• Working knowledge of train operation processes with a solid understanding of railroad operations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and analytical findings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize work according to operational needs.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Outcome-driven self-starter capable of working with limited supervision.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

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 country’s 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.

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