Signals & Communications Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

The Signals & Communications (S&C) Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all S&C signal systems, inspection activities, maintenance and installation programs and employees on an assigned territory.

Main Responsibilities

Management

• Lead assigned personnel to ensure signal and communications work is performed with CN’s and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, and in conjunction of applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Direct maintainers, recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues, as well as respond and resolve grievances

Safety Compliance

• Build safety compliance and improves safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
• Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching

Capital Projects

Plan, implement, and spearhead Capital projects to ensure execution of the plan within CN and FRA standards

Derailments and Disruptions

Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to establish cause and future prevention

Working Conditions

The role requires on having shift work which includes : irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays and a combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

The incumbent must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, meet deadlines, interface with senior management and respond to unexpected or emergency situations.

This position requires to travel for company business, at times without advance notice.

Requirements

Experience

Signals and Communications

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in signals and communications

oMinimum 2 years of S&C maintainer experience

oMinimum 2 years prior supervisory experience*

Education / Certification / Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 2-year Technical Degree*
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field*
• Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example
• Develops solutions that aligns with customers’ expectations to increase satisfaction
• Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
• Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience
• Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations
• Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

Technical Skills / Knowledge

• Extensive working knowledge of S&C systems infrastructure and related safety appliances, S&C project management, applicable regulatory signal systems, general instructions, railway S&C standards, standard S&C specifications and procedures
• Good computer skills : Signals & Communications Inspection System (SCIS), SAP and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word)
9 days ago