Supervisor, Mechanical – Locomotive
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Job Summary
At CN everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where youre part of making sure our business is running optimally and safelyhelping 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!
The Supervisor Mechanical Locomotive is responsible for handling the day-to-day operations of the terminal through unionized staff to ensure locomotive inspection maintenance and repair work is performed safely and efficiently. The role may also be stationed in the Mechanical Operations Center to coordinate the routing assembling and disassembling of locomotives for trains. Ultimately leading 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 CNs commitment to its customers.
Coach and train employees on safe and productive work procedure
Oversee Online Locomotive Failure Investigation and follow-up to include corrective action
Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency tests and safety walkabouts; provide positive and constructive feedback to subordinates and act on non-compliant behaviour
Create train audit and implement standard operating procedures
Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents incidents and employee injuries
Support the onboarding and training activities of new employees
Ensure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets expectations objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordingly
Respond immediately and take corrective actions regarding raised safety concerns
Ensure active involvement in Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC)
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 inspections repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliability
Make final decisions on locomotive repairs and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the repair and maintenance of locomotives
Respond to trouble-calls for assigned region and delegate proper responses accordingly
Certify that repair inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service plan
Prioritize the repair of locomotives against multiple demands to reduce dwell times in order to increase locomotive reliability
Drive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to preventative maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availability
Ensure overall utilization is maximized as measured by productivity attendance and labour costs
Communicate company goals and policies to create a 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 functions Leadership team
Develop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback recognition reinforcement and coaching
Ensure direct reports validate payroll and time off requests
Oversee accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoices
Supervise direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in makeup and breakup of trains and switching inbound and outbound traffic
Assign locomotives to trains to obtain the most efficient use of equipment based on tonnage of freight and scheduled departure
Prepare routes locomotive schedules for preventative maintenance and destinations in proximity to designated facilities and minimize cost of transfer to service site
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various environmental conditions with rotating shifts (days afternoons midnights) covering the 24/7 operation. Due to the nature of the role the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines handles pressure and stress.
Electrical and Mechanical
Experience working in electrical and mechanical environments
Experience supervising unionized and non-unionized employees*
Experience in railroad mechanical shopcraft or comparable position*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Valid Drivers Licence
Bachelors 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
Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
Identifies potential safety and security risks
Collaborates with others and shares information
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Applies critical thinking
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
General computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel Word) Service Reliability Systems (SRS) Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Performance Assessment Process (PAP) Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI) DataCity and Learning Management System (LMS)
Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation inspection and repair Transport Canada and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English French)*
*Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers shareholders employees and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CNs network connects Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20000-mile rail and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN we are dedicated to building North Americassafest mostinclusiveandsustainable railroad which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often dont apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants even if you dont meet every job requirement listed in a posting we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) please get in touch with our team at.
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About Company
Shipping by Rail and Intermodal is efficient, reliable, cost effective & environmentally friendly. CN is your complete transportation and logistics solution.
