Supervisor Mechanical, Locomotive

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cnDenver (CO)

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Support Activities for Rail Transportation

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Supervisor Mechanical, Locomotive

Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the locomotive and car shops through unionized staff to ensure locomotive and railcar inspection, maintenance and repair work is performed safely and efficiently. The role is an on-call position that reports to remote locations and supervises the maintenance, inspection, rerailing and repair of railcars and locomotives when required outside of main terminals. The incumbent handles the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 function, and the role is critical to ensuring availability, reliability and dwell targets are met to achieve CN's commitment to its customers.

Main Responsibilities:

Safety Orientation, Compliance and Implementation
Coach and train employees on safe and productive work procedure
Complete online Locomotive and Car Failure Investigations and follow-up to include corrective action
Oversee train accidents both line of road and inside yard limits
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
Respond to dangerous good incidents and leaks in the yard
Liaise with Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well-being is upheld
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 and supervisors
Ensure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets, expectations, objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordingly
Create preventative maintenance plans and ensure execution on yard vehicles and equipment
Meet audit and compliance requirements (e.g., Association of American Railroads (AAR) inspections, chain inspections, qualification recertification, equipment)
Respond immediately and take corrective actions regarding raised safety concerns
Ensure active involvement in Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC)
Problem Solving and Decision Making
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 and car inspections, repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliability
Make final decisions on locomotive and railcar repairs and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the repair and maintenance of locomotives and railcars
Respond to trouble-calls for assigned region and delegate proper responses accordingly
Control wrecking response to yard and line outages, working with Transportation and Engineering and direct reports to efficiently restore service to the operation
Planning and Organizing Workload
Ensure the workforce is utilized effectively regarding the inspection and preventative maintenance of locomotives and by inspecting, testing and repairing railcars
Certify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service plan

Prioritize the repair of locomotives and cars, against multiple demands, to reduce dwell times in order to increase reliability and availabilityDrive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to the preventative maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availabilityDrive freight car fleet reliability as measured by bad order status, percentage of cars available and initial terminal delay Ensure overall utilization is maximized, as measured by productivity, attendance and labour costs Leadership and Supervision 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 Develop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coaching Ensure direct reports validate payroll and time off requests Handle accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoices

Working Conditions: The role is performed in outdoor environments with various weather conditions with an irregular workweek that includes rotating shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) to cover 24/7 operations. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires being on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents.

Requirements:

ExperienceElectrical and Mechanical Environments
Between 1 to 3 years of experience in a Shop Environment
Minimum 4 years supervisory experience of both union and non-union employees*Minimum 3 years experience in railroad Mechanical Shopcraft or comparable position*Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Education/Certification/Designation High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Valid Driver's Licence Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering*Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical*Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered CompetenciesWe Care About Each OtherWe Strive for Excellence We Succeed Together We Lead Responsibly Vision and strategic thinking Impactful and inclusive leadership Performance and value delivery Empowerment and talent development Strategic communication and influence Managerial courage and decisiveness ComplianceHigh Planning Coordination Prioritization Technical Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Service Reliability Systems (SRS), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Performance Analysis Process (PAP), Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), DataCity and Learning Management System (LMS) Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repair Knowledge of Transportation Canada and the Federal Railroad Administration regulations About CNCN 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN's 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 America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate.

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