BNSF is hiring Sr. Operations Research Specialists (multiple positions)

The Operations Research group at BNSF is growing and we would like to invite fresh and experienced Operations Research professionals to be a part of our growth story. Below is a description of the position. You must apply online at www.bnsf.com/careers<http://www.bnsf.com/careers> (search posting reference SeniorResearchSpecialist1).

Please forward this job position if you know someone who is in the job market. If you have any questions, please forward them to Pooja.Dewan@BNSF.com<mailto:Pooja.Dewan@BNSF.com>.

Thanks
Homarjun Agrahari, PhD
Operations Research
BNSF Railway

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Senior Operations Research Specialist


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 www.bnsf.com/careers<http://www.bnsf.com/careers>.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30, 2011 at midnight (CST)

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: multiple
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX

SALARY BAND 29/30


REPORTS TO: General Director Decision Systems

START DATE: 4th Quarter 2011 (Subject to change)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the BNSF Operations Research Group, you will be responsible for finding solutions to some of the many challenging problems facing the railroad.

Duties include:

*Interfacing with internal customers to understand the business and identify opportunities for improvement

*Interfacing with BNSF Technology Services personnel to understand existing data structures and IT processes

*Identifying solution techniques and implementing them independently, with external vendors, through academic alliances, or with BNSF Technology Services teams

*Working with end-users to validate and enhance the tools

*Identifying and initiating new projects part of technology initiatives

*Communicating status and findings to senior management and multiple teams

Extracting and cleaning large volumes of data to derive insights that can be used for process improvements.  Developing models to solve the business problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

*A Masters or Ph.D. degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.  Ph.D. is preferred.  Master's degree with experience will be considered.

*Strong programming skills in an object-oriented programming language, such as Java, C++, or C#

*Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

*Ability to identify underlying problems and appropriate techniques for solving them

*Ability to manipulate and extract information from very large, complex data sets

*Expertise in using commercial solver software, such as CPLEX, Gurobi, or Frontline solver

*Practical experience applying quantitative techniques to solve real-world problems

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:
*Verification of last 7 years of criminal, driving and employment history to include military service.
*Social Security number verification
*Academic and Education verification

DRUG TEST: BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

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.
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.

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