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Supervisor, Mechanical (Car)

Supervisor, Mechanical (Car)

CNHalifax, Nova Scotia, CA
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 saf...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
Project Manager – Mechanical

Project Manager – Mechanical

Meridia Recruitment SolutionsNova Scotia
CA$90,000.00–CA$100,000.00 yearly
Located in the Halifax office, the Project Manager - Mechanical will be responsible for handling and executing multiple complex projects. As an integral member of the team, you will act as technical...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Engineer / Project Manager

Senior Engineer / Project Manager

Kleinschmidt GroupHalifax, NS, CAN
CA$110,000.00–CA$200,000.00 yearly
Full-time
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Senior Engineer-Project Manager.Newfoundland and New Brunswick.Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
DevOps Engineer / SRE

DevOps Engineer / SRE

VenorHalifax, Nova Scotia
CA$150,000.00–CA$160,000.00 yearly
Secret Santa generator and social gifting platform.As seen in the New York Times, USA Today, and Forbes, among others, their platform has grown into a year-round service dedicated to helping you or...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer

Admiral GroupNova Scotia, CA
This vacancy is a remote role intended for Nova Scotia residents • • •.Technology is at the heart of driving Admiral’s business. With a history of innovation, UK financial services leader Admiral Group...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Small Engine Mechanic - Halifax

Small Engine Mechanic - Halifax

Adecco CanadaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Adecco is hiring a Small Engine Mechanic to provide mechanical services and repairs for scrubbers, burnishers, vacuums, and other related cleaning equipment for our client.You will play a crucial r...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

JTEKT CorporationHalifax, NS, Canada
CA$115,000.00–CA$135,000.00 yearly
Halifax, NS, Canada Req #4284 Tuesday, August 27, 2024.In this role, you will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager and be responsible for achieving excellence in electrical engineering for ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

CB CanadaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
CA$100,000.00–CA$120,000.00 yearly
Does the idea of providing innovative engineering design solutions for bridges, buildings, and marine structures excite you?. Agilus is recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer in the Civil Engin...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

KainosNova Scotia, Canada
CA$150,000.00 yearly
When you join Kainos, you get to think beyond limitations to make an immediate and positive impact – like transforming digital services for millions of citizens or helping Fortune 500 companies get...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Lead DevSecOps Engineer

Lead DevSecOps Engineer

ResMedHalifax, Canada
CA$230,000.00–CA$245,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Digital Health Technology team powers digital experiences and engagement to enhance the lives of millions of people every day through connected care. We build, deliver and manage a portfolio of data...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

HEC GroupNova Scotia, Canada
Full-time
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Sales Engineer.The Sales Engineer is a detail focused, enthusiastic individual with a strong sales drive who can. They are a team player who brings.Our...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
McNally - Project Technician - Halifax, NS

McNally - Project Technician - Halifax, NS

KiewitHalifax, Nova Scotia, CA
CA$350,000.00 yearly
Full-time
McNally Tunneling Corporation is currently seeking an entry-level engineering graduate for a Project Technician position. While working on our Irving Shipyard Project in Haslifax, NS, the primary re...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Insight GlobalNova Scotia, Canada
Full-time
Insight Global is hiring experienced resources for a major global manufacturing company.Experience as a Mechanical Machine Design engineer and / or Mechanical Automation engineer is necessary.The suc...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Mechanical-Structural Engineer

Mechanical-Structural Engineer

IMP GroupHalifax, Nova Scotia, CA
Mechanical-Structural Engineer.Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence : .IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging ...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

TEP GROUPHalifax, Nova Scotia
The individual will utilize the engineering principles of solid and rock mechanics, geology and construction to understand their effects on the physical environment. To perform this job successfully...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer at Fleetway

Senior Mechanical Engineer at Fleetway

Engineers Nova ScotiaHalifax, NS, Canada
CA$80,000.00–CA$100,000.00 yearly
We believe Canada’s maritime fleets need to be reliable and fit for purpose, with crews that are fully trained and supported. We work as a trusted technical partner during design, construction, in-s...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Junior Engineer Hiring Pool (Engineer 1-3)

Junior Engineer Hiring Pool (Engineer 1-3)

Government of Nova ScotiaNova Scotia
Permanent
Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change's role is to protect the environment, human health and farm animals through regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership and promotion.To achieve this...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Cloud Network Engineer

Cloud Network Engineer

SedgwickNova Scotia, Telecommute, CA
CA$105,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague.A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring.It means having fle...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Supervisor, Mechanical (Car)

Supervisor, Mechanical (Car)

CNHalifax, Nova Scotia, CA
6 days ago
Job description

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 function’s 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 on locomotives is performed safely and efficiently.

    Requirements

    Experience

    Electrical and Mechanical

  • Electrical and Mechanical experience
  • oMinimum 4 years supervisory experience of both union and non-union Employees

    oMinimum 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 Driver’s Licence
  • Bachelor’s 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 CN's 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