Manager Engineering

Job title: Manager Engineering

Job description: At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Manager Engineering is responsible for the oversight of inspection and maintenance of tracks, roadbed, and right way, in accordance with the sound engineering practices and approved railway standards, specifications, procedures, budget and CN’s operating plan.

Main Responsibilities

People and Safety

· Provide leadership to the Track Supervisors, Assistant Track Supervisors and hourly employees

· Support Maintenance of Way (MOW) employees, provide direction of employee performance and department objectives

· Offer coaching and counseling to subordinates and resolve grievances

· Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency testing and safety walkabouts

· Provide positive and constructive feedback

· Manage activities related to derailment and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to determine cause, prevention and service recovery

Inspection and planning

· Prepare capital program requirements

· Analyze and interpret track geometry and rail flaw detection reports to identify conditions requiring action to meet Engineering Track Standards

Working Conditions

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 (75%) across the territory.

Requirements

Experience

· Minimum 10 years of railroad experience

· Minimum 6 years of track experience

· Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience

Education/Certification/Designation

· High School Diploma or GED

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

· Shows initiative and empowers others to raise CN’s collective game

· Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

· Builds and maintains an internal network to support a better overall work experience

· Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

· Improves processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN’s environmental footprint

· Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example

· Continuously displays a customer-centric attitude in order to improve the customer’s journey

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Knowledge of track structure, construction and maintenance, identifying track defects, and Operating Rules qualified

· Knowledge of Engineering track standards and operating measures

· Basic understanding of applicable collective agreements

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) including Track Inspection System (TIS), Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

Company: Canadian National Railway

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:55:06 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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