Job Summary
The Signals & Communications (S&C) Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all S&C signal systems, inspection activities, maintenance and installation programs and employees on an assigned territory.
Main Responsibilities
Management
- Lead assigned personnel to ensure signal and communications work is performed with CN’s and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, and in conjunction of applicable collective bargaining agreements
- Direct maintainers, recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues, as well as respond and resolve grievances
Safety Compliance
Build safety compliance and improves safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkaboutsProvide positive and constructive feedback as well as coachingCapital Projects
Plan, implement, and spearhead Capital projects to ensure execution of the plan within CN and FRA standardsDerailments and Disruptions
Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to establish cause and future preventionWorking Conditions
The role requires on having shift work which includes : irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays and a combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions. The incumbent must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, meet deadlines, interface with senior management and respond to unexpected or emergency situations. This position requires to travel for company business, at times without advance notice.
Requirements
Experience
Signals and Communications
Minimum 5-10 years of experience in signals and communicationsoMinimum 2 years of S&C maintainer experience
oMinimum 2 years prior supervisory experience
Education / Certification / Designation
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)2-year Technical DegreeBachelor’s Degree in a related fieldAny designation for these above would be considered as an assetCompetencies
Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by exampleDevelops solutions that aligns with customers’ expectations to increase satisfactionShares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectivelyInspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audienceTracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectationsDeals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changesTechnical Skills / Knowledge
Extensive working knowledge of S&C systems infrastructure and related safety appliances, S&C project management, applicable regulatory signal systems, general instructions, railway S&C standards, standard S&C specifications and proceduresGood computer skills : Signals & Communications Inspection System (SCIS), SAP and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word)