Supervisor, Testing and Rail Quality

2 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
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Job Summary


The Supervisor, Testing and Rail Quality is responsible for extending CN's rail life by maintaining the rail test frequencies and quality of rail testing.

The role involves visiting sites along CN's network to carry out rail flaw detection, welding audits and procedures, investigate in-service rail failures and lubrication, or friction modifications.

The incumbent will be required to manage both direct and indirect reports, and develop the initial strategy on how to extend rail life to ensure it's effective and efficient operation across Canada and the US.

Main Responsibilities

Rail Flaw Detection

  • Carry out daily reporting to ensure continued performance of vehicles
  • Run and review daily reports (4 to 5) generated per vehicle
  • Ensure reporting and billing is accurate
  • Ensure remedial actions are correct and that testing was carried out properly
  • Schedule vehicles and provide weekly updates
  • Participate in daily calls with Operators
  • Contact dispatch centers for any issues regarding track time
Welding Audits and Procedures

  • Visit sites to inspect and audit tracks, and ensure appropriate Track Standards are followed
  • Carry out dynamic audits of welders
  • Measure recent welds to ensure that they meet CN's established standards
Investigate In-Service Rail Failures

  • Carry out indepth investigation(s), as necessary (e.g. rail breakage, joints pull apart)
  • Receive and study pictures from Track Supervisors and/or local forces
  • Determine the root cause of the failure, provide the details of the last rail flaw detection tape analysis, site analysis of track geometry, detail Rail Severity Index with Track Quality Index and provide recommendations
  • Write up synopsis and communicate to Regional Chiefs of Engineering
Friction Modification

  • Visit territories and carry out physical location and inspection of Friction modifiers
  • Ensure Friction modifiers are working as designed
  • Provide recommendations to Manager, Rail Testing and Quality
  • Carry out accounting audits to monitor grease usage and reduce expenses, where possible
Grinding

  • Check quality of the grind and functionality of grinding machines regularly
  • Schedule grinders
  • Approve daily invoices (e.g. water trucks, etc.)
  • Schedule Rail Inspection Vehicles (RIV)
People Management

  • Establish employee objectives and carry out regular touchbase meetings
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, support, coaching, and feedback to direct reports
  • Train and mentor new staff
  • Communicate company policies and goals to staff
  • Prepare and monitor development plan for staff
Working Conditions

The role requires frequent travel to field sites across CN's network both in Canada and the US. The role will be primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences.

Requirements:

Experience

Rail Flaw Detection, Welding, Grinding, Lubrication

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in rail flaw detection, welding, grinding and lubrication
  • Data analytics
  • Track maintenance or building*Management
  • Between 2 to 3 years in a large organization


 Unionized employees
  • Production line employees
  • Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation

  • High School Diploma
  • Valid driver's license
Competencies

  • Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example
  • Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment
  • Addresses risks in a timely manner to eliminate them
  • Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
  • Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience
  • Makes informed and timely decisions to succeed
  • Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
  • Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
Technical Skills/Knowledge

  • General Microsoft Computer Skills
  • Railroad safety regulatory requirements
  • Knowledge of conducting investigations after a critical incident
  • Transport Canada, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, Ministry of Transportation


 CPR
  • Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

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