Job Description

Enjoying physical labour and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like being part of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding career in track maintenance will appeal to you. Working on a crew, you'll be part of an ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our infrastructure is safe, sound and train-ready. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Ultrasonic Machine Operators are responsible for operation and overall maintenance of the portable Rail Flaw Detector unit and to gather data and identify flaws within the rail.

The main duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervising scheduling operations and overhaul maintenance of the portable Rail Flaw Detector
• Monitoring the test data and making instrumentation corrections to ensure integrity of data and identification of flaws
• Conducting the calibration, maintenance and repairs of the rail flaw unit, identify and report the defects found and maintain data integrity by following appropriate monitoring and maintenance schedules
• Reducing derailments by finding internal flaws

Employees must be self directed and conditions will require that he/she work alone in the effective and safe performance of work.

Basic qualifications include:

• Minimum 1 year working for the railroad, with demonstrable knowledge of engineering operations, and classifications of rails
• Hi-rail qualified
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Possess a valid medical card
• Must be qualified CROR or willing and able to qualify
• Prior practical experience with Ultrasonic knowledge is an asset
• Must be qualified in ultrasonic testing or willing and able to qualify
• Strong computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft package, i.e. Excel, Word
• Prior role utilizing technical and practical knowledge of electrical, electronic and computer maintenance would be an asset
• ASNT Ultrasonic Levels I and II or willing and able to qualify
• Track inspection qualified (TIG)
• TIS (Track Inspection System) and MTS (Mobile Time Sheet) trained and experienced
• Must be able to safely lift 50 lbs

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.