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 SummaryThe 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 CN's commitment to its customers.Main ResponsibilitiesSafety Orientation, Compliance and Implementationxc2xb7 Coach and train employees on safe and productive work procedurexc2xb7 Oversee Online Locomotive Failure Investigation and follow-up to include corrective actionxc2xb7 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 behaviourxc2xb7 Create, train, audit and implement standard operating proceduresxc2xb7 Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents, incidents and employee injuriesxc2xb7 Support the onboarding and training activities of new employeesxc2xb7 Ensure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets, expectations, objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordinglyxc2xb7 Respond immediately and take corrective actions regarding raised safety concernsxc2xb7 Ensure active involvement in Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC)Problem Solving and Decision Makingxc2xb7 Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency to respond to issues as they may arisexc2xb7 Use CN data to analyze locomotive inspections, repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliabilityxc2xb7 Make final decisions on locomotive repairs and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the repair and maintenance of locomotivesxc2xb7 Respond to trouble-calls for assigned region and delegate proper responses accordinglyPlanning and Organizing Workloadxc2xb7 Certify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service planxc2xb7 Prioritize the repair of locomotives, against multiple demands, to reduce dwell times in order to increase locomotive reliabilityxc2xb7 Drive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to preventative maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availabilityxc2xb7 Ensure overall utilization is maximized, as measured by productivity, attendance and labour costsGeneral Leadership and Supervision of Union Workforce and Towerxc2xb7 Communicate company goals and policies to create a clear understanding of direction and expectationsxc2xb7 Evaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratings for reportsxc2xb7 Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline in collaboration with function's Leadership teamxc2xb7 Develop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coachingxc2xb7 Ensure direct reports validate payroll and time off requestsxc2xb7 Oversee accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoicesxc2xb7 Supervise, direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in makeup and breakup of trains and switching inbound and outbound trafficxc2xb7 Assign locomotives to trains to obtain the most efficient use of equipment based on tonnage of freight and scheduled departurexc2xb7 Prepare routes, locomotive schedules for preventative maintenance and destinations in proximity to designated facilities and minimize cost of transfer to service siteWorking ConditionsThe 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.RequirementsExperienceElectrical and Mechanicalxc2xb7 Experience working in electrical and mechanical environmentsExperience supervising unionized and non-unionized employees*Experience in railroad mechanical shopcraft or comparable position**Any experience for these above would be considered as an assetEducation/Certification/Designationxc2xb7 High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)xc2xb7 Valid Driver's Licencexc2xb7 Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering*xc2xb7 Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical**Any Designation for these above would be considered as an assetCompetenciesxc2xb7 Leads by example for the safety and security of allxc2xb7 Considers environmental impacts in every decision and actionxc2xb7 Identifies potential safety and security risksxc2xb7 Collaborates with others and shares informationxc2xb7 Sets direction and inspires othersxc2xb7 Communicates with impactxc2xb7 Applies critical thinkingxc2xb7 Knows the business and stays current on industry needsTechnical Skills/Knowledgexc2xb7 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)xc2xb7 Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repair, Transport Canada and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)xc2xb7 Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)**Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an assetAbout CNCN 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.

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