Job Summary
When stationed at a main terminal, the Mechanical Locomotive Supervisor is responsible to manage the day-to-day operations through unionized staff to ensure locomotive inspection, maintenance and repair work is performed safely and efficiently. The Mechanical Locomotive Supervisor may also be stationed in the Mechanical Operations Center to coordinate the routing, assembling and disassembling of locomotives for trains. Ultimately, managing the day-to-day operations of a 24 / 7 function, the role is critical to ensuring availability, reliability and dwell targets are met to achieve CN’s commitment to its customers.
Main Responsibilities
Safety Orientation, Compliance and Enforcement
- Coach and train employees on safe and productive work procedure
- Accountable for Online Locomotive Failure Investigation and follow-up to include corrective action
- Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency tests and safety walkabouts; provide positive and constructive to subordinates and take action on non-compliant behaviour
- Create, train, audit and enforce standard operating procedures
- Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents, incidents and employee injuries
- Support the onboarding and training activities of new employees and supervisors
- Ensure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets, expectations, objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordingly
- Respond immediately and take corrective actions regarding raised safety concerns
- Ensure active involvement in Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC)
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency to respond to issues as they may ariseUse CN data to analyze locomotive inspections, repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliabilityMake final decisions on locomotive repairs and act as a subject matter expert in the repair and maintenance of locomotivesRespond to trouble-calls for assigned region and delegate proper responses accordinglyPlanning and Organizing Workload
Ensure Mechanical Supervisors utilize workforce effectively regarding the inspection and preventative maintenance of locomotivesCertify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service planPrioritize the repair of locomotives, against multiple demands, to reduce dwell times in order to increase locomotive reliabilityDrive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to Preventative Maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availabilityEnsure overall utilization is maximized, as measured by productivity, attendance and labour costsGeneral Leadership and Supervision of both Union and Non-Union Workplace
Communicate company goals and policies to create clear understanding of direction and expectationsEvaluate supervisor and employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratings for reportsConduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline in collaboration with function’s Leadership teamDevelop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coachingEnsure direct reports validate payroll and time off requestsResponsible for account payable by paying and authorizing invoicesWhen in Tower :
Supervise, direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in makeup and breakup of trains and switching inbound and outbound trafficAssign locomotives to trains to obtain most efficient use of equipment based on tonnage of freight and scheduled departurePrepare routes, locomotive schedules for preventative maintenance and destinations in proximity to designated facilities and minimize cost of transfer to service siteWorking Conditions
The Mechanical Shop operates 24 / 7 in all weather conditions. The Mechanical Locomotive Supervisor works on rotating shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) covering the 24 / 7 operation. The Mechanical Locomotive Supervisor manages the day-to-day operation 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 environmentsoMinimum 4 years supervisory experience of both union and non-union employees
oMinimum 3 years experience in railroad Mechanical Shopcraft or comparable position
Any experience for these above would be considered as an assetEducation / Certification / Designation
High School DiplomaValid Driver’s LicenceBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical EngineeringTechnician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or ElectricalAny designation for these above would be considered as an assetCompetencies
Follow safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by exampleImprove processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN's environmental footprintCollaborate with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivityShare timely information within and across functions to get things done effectivelyInspire others with impactful communications and adapt well to its audienceMake informed and timely decisions to succeedIdentify risks and anticipate impacts to ensure a safe and secure environmentApply analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performanceBilingualism : French and EnglishAny skills / attributes for these above would be considered as an assetTechnical Skills / Knowledge
Time managementGeneral computer skills : Microsoft Office programs (Excel and Word), SRS, SAP, PAP, RTBI, DataCity and LMSComprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repair, Transport Canada and or FRA