AVP Track
Job Location:
Homewood, AL - USA
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Job Summary
Hiring Salary Range : $ 215400.00 - 261660.00
This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus employee share investment program (ESIP) Pension Benefits Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.
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 incumbent is responsible for leading the day-to-day development of CNs track infrastructure addition the incumbent leads a team that oversees the execution of large scale and complex track maintenance initiatives in collaboration with other senior leaders.
Lead development of track infrastructure strategy
Act as a partner to the business on important track maintenance decisions
Support the capital investment committee
Monitor operational dynamic including quarterly safety track and operations review
Conduct and commission track engineering analyses in support of business
Monitor external trends and track technology intelligence
Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and industry experts
Articulate sets of available track capital options for the enterprise
Build and recommend proposed enhancement to track priorities and plan to executive leaders
Align stakeholders to common goals
Communicate outcomes across the business
Manage external engineering and construction vendors
Deliver value in partnership with the business
Lead and develop track engineering skills across the business
Lead and coordinate major track capital projects and integration activities including operational and safety due diligence
Maintain list of critical infrastructure targets and evaluate maintenance opportunities as they manifest themselves
Support initiatives to optimize CN track assets
Oversee compliance and regulatory applications
Oversee a team of senior Engineering leaders for key deliverables including capital programs safety models communication of recommendations and execution plans
Lead across functions by identifying and aligning the Subject Matter Experts from across the business to execute a wide range of initiatives and deliverables
Provide coaching and feedback to direct reports
Provide direct reports with opportunities for career development
Participate in succession planning
Participate in performance evaluations review findings from indirect reports for team members
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CNs hybrid work model. The incumbent must be available to work night shifts and weekends when necessary. The role requires travel (50%) throughout North America.
Transportation or Logistics
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience
o Experience with a Class 1 railroad*
o Experience in track maintenance engineering or operations*
o Demonstrated leadership skills in a multi-stakeholder and decentralized environment
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered.
Bachelors Degree in Business Management or equivalent*
Masters in Business Administration or other advanced degree*
Professional Engineer (./PE)*
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
Candidates with equivalent practical experience education or training will be considered.
Ability to influence across internal and external networks to ensure delivery of value
Strong knowledge of CNs core functions (e.g. Transportation Network Operations Engineering)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook Teams)
Knowledge of track engineering principles and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of Tableau or a similar analytical visualization tool
Fluently bilingual both verbal and written (English French*)
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
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
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