Job Summary
Manages hazardous materials (HazMat) issues, including compliance, training and emergency response, in an assigned territory. Provides customer and community outreach and emergency planning.

***Please Note: This position must be located within one of the supporting CSX regions below.

Southwest (Montgomery, AL, Pensacola, FL)

Mid-Atlantic (Richmond, VA, Rocky Mount, NC)

Northeast (Philadelphia, PA, Kearny, NJ)

Great Lakes (Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, Cumberland, MD)

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage incidents involving the release or potential release of hazardous materials and environmental contaminants
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, Association of American Railroads (AAR) Interchange Rules, and CSX Transportation (CSXT) operating rules.
• Conduct both internal and external training on the handling of hazardous materials and safe response to railroad incidents.
• Supervise emergency response contractors to ensure safe, cost effective cleanups and restoration of service, manages payment of invoices, report review and agency reporting.
• Provide outreach to communities and customers to enhance emergency preparedness and incident prevention.
• Serve as on-call hazmat officer.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 5 or more years of experience in Hazmat, Emergency Management, Environmental, Safety, or railroad emergency operations.
• Must medically qualify and be able to use SCBA and air purifying respirator and be competent and capable to wear encapsulating chemical protective barrier suits and structural firefighting ensemble

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 7 or more years of experience in Hazmat, Emergency Management, Environmental, Safety, or railroad emergency operations
• Must medically qualify and be able to use SCBA and air purifying respirator and be competent and capable to wear encapsulating chemical protective barrier suits and structural firefighting ensemble

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 10 or more years of experience in Hazmat, Emergency Management, Environmental, Safety, or railroad emergency operations.
• CHMM, CHMP, CSP/ASP, CIH, CEM, or MEP credential

Knowledge and Skills

• Hazmat or environmental regulatory knowledge
• Emergency management skills
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Association of American Railroads (AAR) rules
• Public speaking, instructional design and delivery
• Microsoft Office skills

Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Available to report to work with two-hour advance notice
• Work in confined spaces at times
• Different shifts as assigned in a 24 hour/7 days a week operation (including working weekends)
• Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
• Work with equipment that intensifies the heat factor
• Work with hazardous materials on an occasional basis
• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Work inside an office environment
• Must be competent and capable to wear specialized personal protective equipment
• 75% travel required