Regional Chief, Engineering

Smart Bar USA, LLC

Homewood, IL

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Job Description

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Job Overview:

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Regional Chief, Engineering – Southern Region is responsible for leading the Engineering Track team in CN’s territory across the United States. The role is accountable for maintaining reliable and safe track infrastructure, efficiently and cost effectively, while maximizing network availability to support train velocity and the fluidity of network operations.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

· Oversee safe and efficient daily operation of the territory

· Act conclusively and independently to identify and solve issues impacting CN’s safety, service, and efficiency

· Communicate in a timely manner, issues addressed, consequences, and solutions implemented to senior management, with high technical accuracy

· Identify and address issues within their organization as well as the ones that cross organizational boundaries collaboratively with other senior leaders

Safety

· Demonstrate a commitment to Safety at CN through education of their workforce and implementing key concepts associated with Safety programs

· Set and ensure regional Safety vision is tailored to the Region based on the Engineering Safety Action Plan

· Reduce or eliminate track unit collisions and Main Track Authority Violations (MTAV)

· Ensure regional compliance with CN Standards, rules, and appropriate regulations

Budget Management

· Oversee the daily operation of the Region (e.g., Capital Expenses (CapEx) and Operational Expenses (OpEx))

· Adhere to the yearly operating and capital budgets for the Region

· Ensure accountability for budget variances

· Identify and implement cost efficiencies for the region

Technology, Automation, and Analytics

· Use data and analytics to monitor and take action on track conditions

· Ensure maintenance programs are carried out in priority order to improve the safety and reliability of the track structure

· Leverage innovation to achieve business objectives

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoors environments in various types of weather conditions. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to provide deliverables on tight deadlines, maintain leadership composure under stressful and chaotic conditions, make decisions when all facts are not known, and minimize the impact of organizational and personal stress management on the Engineering team. The role requires regular travel (60%) both within and off the territory.

Requirements

Experience

Relevant Work Experience

· Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience

o Experience in overseeing a vast territory (e.g., geographic and demographic)

o Experience leading a large railway maintenance team

o Experience in handling large capital and operating budgets successfully

o Experience communicating change as part of ongoing continuous improvement

o Experience with regulatory requirements related to railway operations, safety compliance, and track standards

o Exposure to other railway operating functions and various territories*

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

Education/Certification/Designation

· High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering*

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

Competencies

· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Applies critical thinking

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

· Identifies potential safety and security risks

· Leads by example for the safety and security of all

· Develops self and others

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Knowledge of collective agreements and demonstrated bargaining skills

· Knowledge of engineering systems and new technology

· Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and other regulatory requirements