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Job Summary
When stationed at a terminal, the Mechanical Supervisor (Locomotive/Car) is responsible to manage the day-to-day operations of the locomotive and car shops through unionized staff to ensure locomotive and railcar inspection, maintenance and repair work is performed safely and efficiently. The Mechanical Supervisor (Locomotive/Car) may also be an on-call position that reports to remote locations (line points) and supervises the maintenance, inspection, rerailing and repair of railcars and locomotives when required outside of main terminals (line points). Ultimately, managing the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 function, the role is critical to ensuring availability, reliability and dwell targets are met to achieve CN's commitment to its customers.
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Main Responsibilities
Safety Orientation, Compliance and Enforcement
• Coach and train employees on safe and productive work procedure
• Accountable for Online Locomotive/Car Failure Investigation and follow-up to include corrective action
• Accountable for train accidents both line of road and inside yard limits
• Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency tests and safety walkabouts; provide positive and constructive to subordinates and take action on non-compliant behaviour
• Respond to dangerous good incidents and leaks in a yard
• Liaise with Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well-being is upheld
• Create, train, audit and enforce standard operating procedures
• Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents, incidents and employee injuries
• Support the onboarding and training activities of new employees and supervisors
• Ensure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets, expectations, objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordingly
• Responsible for preventative maintenance plans and execution on yard vehicles and equipment
• Meet audit and compliance requirements (Association of American Railroads (AAR) inspections, chain inspections, qualification recertification, equipment)
• Respond immediately and take corrective actions regarding raised safety concerns
• Ensure active involvement in Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC)
Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency to respond to issues as they may arise
• Use CN data to analyze locomotive and car inspections, repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliability
• Make final decisions on locomotive and railcar repairs and act as a subject matter expert in the repair and maintenance of locomotives and railcars
• Respond to trouble-calls for assigned region and delegate proper responses accordingly
• Control wrecking response to yard and line outages, working with Transportation and Engineering and direct reports to efficiently restore service to the operation
Planning and Organizing Workload
• Ensure the workforce is utilized effectively regarding the inspection and preventative maintenance of locomotives and by inspecting, testing and repairing railcars.
• Certify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service plan
• Prioritize the repair of locomotives and cars, against multiple demands, to reduce dwell times in order to increase reliability and availability
• Drive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to Preventative Maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availability
• Drive freight car fleet reliability as measured by bad order status, percentage of cars available and initial terminal delay
• Ensure overall utilization is maximized, as measured by productivity, attendance and labour costs
General Leadership and Supervision of both Union and Non-Union Workplace
• Communicate company goals and policies to create clear understanding of direction and expectations
• Evaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratings for reports
• Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline in collaboration with function's Leadership team
• Develop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coaching
• Ensure direct reports validate payroll and time off requests
• Responsible for accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoices
Working Conditions
The Mechanical Shop operates 24/7 in all weather conditions. The Mechanical Supervisor (Locomotive/Car) works on rotating shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) covering the 24/7 operation. The Mechanical Supervisor (Locomotive/Car) manages the day-to-day operation of the Shop through unionized staff to ensure maintenance and repair work on locomotives and rail cars is performed safely and efficiently.
Requirements
Experience
Electrical and Mechanical
• Electrical and Mechanical environments
o Minimum 4 years supervisory experience of both union and non-union employees
o Minimum 3 years experience in railroad Mechanical Shopcraft or comparable position
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
• Follow safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example
• Improve processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN's environmental footprint
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
• Share timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
• Inspire others with impactful communications and adapt well to its audience
• Make informed and timely decisions to succeed
• Identify risks and anticipate impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Apply analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
• Bilingualism: French and English
Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset
Technical Skills/Knowledge
• Time management
• General computer skills: Microsoft Office programs (Excel and Word), SRS, SAP, PAP, RTBI, DataCity and LMS
• Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repair, Transport Canada and or FRA
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 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.