Agent, Railway Investigations Chicago, ILApply now »Date: Apr 8, 2024Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60609Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.Requisition37382:B3 - Agent, Railway Investigations- Chicago, ILPlease note, applying for a position outside of your department will require a departmental release.A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you.Primary Purpose:Investigates, evaluates and settles casualty matters brought against Norfolk Southern for incidents involvingproperty damage, personal injury, or death arising from company operations.Principal Duties:Investigates and preserves relevant facts concerning claims against or by Norfolk Southern for death orinjury to persons, or damage to property, arising out of company activities within assigned territory.Evaluates, controls, and negotiates fair and reasonable settlements of claims and lawsuits as may beassigned to incumbent.Assists trial counsel in defending the Company's interests in the event of litigation.Outdoor/fi eld work consisti ng of physical tasks including but not limited to mounti ng/dismounti ng equipmentand walking long distances on uneven surfaces.Job Related Experience:Minimum Level:Completion of training program, relevant field operation experience, or prior claims experiencePreferred Level: Not specifi edEducation:Preferred Level: Bachelor's DegreeSkills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Planning and organization
Time Management
Decision Making
Prioritizing Work Demands
Career Path:Predecessor Jobs:Management/Casualty Claims TraineeFuture Jobs:Sr. Agent, Railway Investi gati onsAsst. District Manager, Railway Investi gati onsDistrict Manager, Railway Investi gati onsWork ConditionsEnvironment: Outdoor/FieldShift Work: NoOn-Call: YesWeekend Work: YesTravel Required: 3 - 5 Days per Month,Company OverviewSince 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 .At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
