Job Description

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Job Summary

The Supervisor, Testing and Rail Quality is responsible for extending CN's rail life by maintaining the rail test frequencies and quality of rail testing. The role involves visiting sites along CN's network to carry out rail flaw detection, welding audits and procedures, investigate in-service rail failures and lubrication, or friction modifications. The incumbent will be required to manage both direct and indirect reports, and develop the initial strategy on how to extend rail life to ensure it's effective and efficient operation across Canada and the US.

Main Responsibilities

Rail Flaw Detection

• Carry out daily reporting to ensure continued performance of vehicles
• Run and review daily reports (4 to 5) generated per vehicle
• Ensure reporting and billing is accurate
• Ensure remedial actions are correct and that testing was carried out properly
• Schedule vehicles and provide weekly updates
• Participate in daily calls with Operators
• Contact dispatch centers for any issues regarding track time

Welding Audits and Procedures

• Visit sites to inspect and audit tracks, and ensure appropriate Track Standards are followed
• Carry out dynamic audits of welders
• Measure recent welds to ensure that they meet CN's established standards

Investigate In-Service Rail Failures

• Carry out in-depth investigation(s), as necessary (e.g. rail breakage, joints pull apart)
• Receive and study pictures from Track Supervisors and/or local forces
• Determine the root cause of the failure, provide the details of the last rail flaw detection tape analysis, site analysis of track geometry, detail Rail Severity Index with Track Quality Index and provide recommendations
• Write up synopsis and communicate to Regional Chiefs of Engineering

Friction Modification

• Visit territories and carry out physical location and inspection of Friction modifiers
• Ensure Friction modifiers are working as designed
• Provide recommendations to Manager, Rail Testing and Quality
• Carry out accounting audits to monitor grease usage and reduce expenses, where possible

Grinding

• Check quality of the grind and functionality of grinding machines regularly
• Schedule grinders
• Approve daily invoices (e.g. water trucks, etc.)
• Schedule Rail Inspection Vehicles (RIV)

People Management

• Establish employee objectives and carry out regular touch-base meetings
• Provide mentorship, guidance, support, coaching, and feedback to direct reports
• Train and mentor new staff
• Communicate company policies and goals to staff
• Prepare and monitor development plan for staff

Working Conditions

The role requires frequent travel (80%) to field sites across CN's network both in Canada and the US. The role will be primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences.

Requirements

Experience

Rail Flaw Detection, Welding, Grinding, Lubrication

• Minimum 5 years of experience in rail flaw detection, welding, grinding and lubrication

• Data analytics
• Track maintenance or building*

Management

• Between 2 to 3 years in a large organization

• Unionized employees*
• Production line employees*

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

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver's license

Competencies

• Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example
• Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Addresses risks in a timely manner to eliminate them
• Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
• Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience
• Makes informed and timely decisions to succeed
• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• General Microsoft Computer Skills
• Railroad safety regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of conducting investigations after a critical incident
• Transport Canada, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, Ministry of Transportation
• CPR*

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Organizational Impact

Decision Making & Impacts

Daily decisions made by the incumbent have a direct impact on the vehicles and commodities travelling across CN's rail network, as well as its customer base. Decisions are made regularly which affect the safety of CN
s community and can be the cause of critical incidences if not made correctly or in a timely manner.

Level of Interaction/Influence

The Supervisor, Testing and Rail Quality's first line of communication is the Track Supervisor and Senior Manager Engineering on the Engineering zones. The incumbent also communicates regularly with the Chief Dispatcher, as well as various internal stakeholders, including high-level managers and Vice-Presidents across Transportation and Operations.

Employees Supervised/Organizational Structure

The Supervisor, Testing and Rail Quality reports directly to the Manager, Testing and Rail Quality. The role is responsible for managing 2 direct reports (unionized and non-unionized) as well as 40 indirect reports (contractors/non-unionized/unionized).

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.