Supervisor, Mechanical (Car)

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Job Summary

When stationed at a main terminal the Supervisor Mechanical (Car) leads the day-to-day operations through unionized staff to ensure railcar inspection maintenance and repair work is performed safely and efficiently. The Mechanical Supervisor may also be an on-call position that reports to remote locations (line points) and supervises the maintenance inspection and repair of railcars and locomotives when required outside of main terminals (line points). Ultimately leading the day-to-day operations of a 24-7 function the role is critical to ensuring availability reliability and dwell targets are achieved in order for CN to meet its commitments to its customers.

Main Responsibilities

Safety Orientation Compliance and Enforcement

Coach and train Mechanical employees on safe and productive work procedures

Accountable for Online Failure Investigation and follow-up to include corrective action

Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency tests and safety walkabouts and provide feedback (positive and constructive) to subordinate and take action on non-compliant behaviour

Response to dangerous good incidents and leaks in a yard

Liaise with Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well-being is upheld

Create train audit and implement of standard operating procedures

Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents incidents and employee injuries

Spearhead the onboarding and training activities of new employees and supervisors

Ensure Performance Monitoring Reporting Compliance (PMRC) targets expectations and objectives are met

Monitor completion and compliance accordingly

Be responsible for preventative maintenance plans and execution on yard vehicles and equipment

Meet audit and compliance requirements (Association of American Railroads (AAR) inspections chain inspections qualification recertification equipment)

Ensure an active involvement in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) as well as ensuring the subsequent follow-up

Ensure an active involvement in Apprentice Committee Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC)

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Control wrecking response to yard and line outages working with Transportation and Engineering and direct reports to efficiently restore service to the operation

Use CN data to analyze car inspection and repair productivity

Establish actions to improve fleet reliability as well as efficient inspection and repair processes

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

Planning and Organizing Workload

Ensure Shift Supervisors utilize crews effectively by inspecting cars and testing air brakes

Certify that car inspection and productivity standards are maintained to ensure train arrival and departure in accordance with the service plan

Against multiple demands establish the best opportunity to repair cars to reduce bad-order counts and dwell times in order to increase availability

Drive 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

Maintain inventory such as personal protective equipment (PPE) parts etc.

General Leadership and Supervision of both Union & Non-Union Workforce

Communicate company goals and policies to create clear understanding of direction and expectations

Lead earnings per share (EPS) process: evaluate supervisor and employee performance and review performance expectations actual performance and overall performance ratings for reports and ensure EPS accountability for both Union and non-Union reports and completion

Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issues discipline in collaboration with functions leadership team

Develop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback recognition reinforcement and coaching

Responsible for the administration of payroll and time of requests

Lead account payable responsibilities: paying and authorizing invoices

Working Conditions

The Mechanical Shop operates 24/7 in all weather conditions. The Supervisor Mechanical (Car) works on rotating shifts (days afternoons midnights) covering the 24/7 operation. The Supervisor spearheads the day-to-day operations of the Shop through unionized staff to ensure maintenance and repair work onlocomotivesis performed safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Experience

Electrical and Mechanical

Electrical and Mechanical experience

o Minimum 4 years supervisory experience of both union and non-union Employees*

o Minimum 3 years of experience in railroad Mechanical Shopcraft or comparable position*

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

Education/Certification/Designation

High School Diploma

Valid Drivers Licence

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering*

Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical*

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

Competencies

Influence others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience

Offer tailored solutions to customers problems while considering our operational imperatives

Assess needs and opportunities to create value and customer loyalty

Make informed and timely decisions to succeed

Share timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

Engage with external stakeholders to achieve beneficial outcomes

Identify risks and anticipate impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment

Improve processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety security and to reduce CNs environmental footprint

Follow safety procedures information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example

Apply analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

Bilingualism: French and English*

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Time management

Good computer skills: working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel Word) SRS SAP PAP and with applications such as RTBI DataCity SmartYard

Comprehensive knowledge of car construction and operation inspection and repair operating rules Transport Canada AAR and mechanical railroad operations measure


This position is posted as a grade 9.

About CN

CN 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. CNs network connects Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20000-mile rail and its 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.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1