Company:
CN
Location: Old Toronto
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Summary
The Manager, Engineering is responsible for the oversight of inspection and maintenance of tracks, roadbed, and right way. The role ensures maintenance and inspections are in accordance with sound engineering practices and approved railway standards, specifications, procedures, budget, and CN’s operating plan.
Main Responsibilities
Oversee Day-to-Day Territory Operations
Lead the day-to-day operation on the territory
Manage the maintenance, construction, and zone workforce
Oversee schedules and budgets through completion
Develop business cases for capitalization of zone basic capital
Ensure track inspections and repairs are completed meeting CN track standards
Analyze and interpret track geometry and rail flaw detection reports to identify conditions requiring action to meet Engineering Track Standards (ETS)
Staff Management
Lead Track Supervisors, Assistant Track Supervisors, and hourly employees across the territory, managing employee performance, development, and retention
Engage with the workforce through coaching, feedback, and two-way dialogue
Partner with Labor Relations (LR) to identify root causes and resolve grievance issues across the territory
Safety Compliance
Build safety compliance and improve results through regular efficiency testing and walkabouts
Handle activities related to derailment and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to establish cause, prevention, and service recovery
Maintain and implement the regional safety action plan
Ensure employees are actively engaged in quality Exposure Reduction Discussion (ERD), Job Safety Briefing (JSB), and Field Verification of Life Critical Rules (FVLCR) meeting required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Eliminate Serious Injury Fatality (SIF) potential injuries
Working Conditions
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires frequent travel (up to 75%) across the territory and may require stays away from home.
Requirements
Experience
Railroad
Minimum 5 years of railroad experience
Minimum 3 years of track experience
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
Education/Certification/Designation
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering*
United States (Operating Rules certified
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Collaborates and shares information with others
Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Considers ESG principles in all operations
Demonstrates active listening
Solves problems to create value
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of track structure, construction, maintenance, and identifying defects
Knowledge of ETS and operating measures
Basic understanding of applicable collective agreements
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Track Inspection System (TIS), and Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)
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