Job Description
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 incumbent is responsible for identifying track geometry exceptions across CN’s North American Rail Network. The incumbent operates and maintains the track technology systems, as well as explains the data produced by the systems.
Main Responsibilities
Manage daily operation of the test vehicles to ensure frequency objectives are met
Coordinate test schedules with Geometry Supervisors operating the hi-rail equipment
Spearhead the performance of the system to optimize the information generated by the equipment
Assist with scheduling Test Car to cover the Company’s network accordingly
Report findings to field personnel on exceptions found during testing
Submit reports and test data daily to internal stakeholders
Perform other related tasks as assigned by Management
Working Conditions
The role works on a rotational schedule of 9 days on and 5 days off. The role requires frequent travel (100%) by air and road across North America with consecutive nights away from home. The role is performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. The incumbent must be able to sit and operate computers for prolonged periods and lift up to 75 lbs. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
Requirements
Experience
Track Maintenance
Minimum 5 years of experience in track maintenance, including knowledge of track components
Minimum 2 years of experience in supervision and management*
Minimum 5 years of experience working for Class One railroad in Engineering or track capacity*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
Valid Driver’s License
Valid passport
Required to pass all the pertinent rules training, including Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), United States Operating Rules (USOR), Qualification Standards for Operating Crews (QSOC), On Track Safety (OTS), dangerous goods, Test Car operations such as Image Map and Ensco systems
Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG) or comparable
Competencies
Applies critical thinking
Collaborates with others and shares information
Solves problems to create value
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Ability to multitask
Sound knowledge of railroad operations*
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
