Electrician Job Description

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler, committed to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad. As an Electrician, you will be part of a team that safely transports over 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.

About the Role:

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for performing inspection, maintenance, and repair of the electrical assembly on the locomotive fleet. You will work on electronics components, computer systems, fuel injector systems, and troubleshoot locomotive failures. Your duties will take place in the repair shop, on service tracks, or other railroad property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repairing, replacing, and monitoring locomotive electrical components.
• Troubleshooting electrical problems.
• Testing circuits and connections using electrical test equipment.
• Inspecting equipment and ensuring proper maintenance and repairs are completed, while adhering to timelines and budget restrictions.
• Responsible for ordering electrical parts.
• Maintaining the work area in a clean and safety-conscious manner.
• Performing maintenance, as required.
• Correctly filling out forms for repair and maintenance.

Working Conditions:

• Required to work on varying shifts to cover operations that run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
• Work shifts (day, evening, or night) on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Overtime may be required at any time.
• Required to perform physical work, which is performed in the shop, outdoors, or outside the terminal, year-round in all weather conditions.
• Lifting weights up to 50 pounds. Working in confined spaces.
• Working to CN safety rules and follow safe work procedures.
• May be required, occasionally, to travel some distance to reach working site.
• May be required, occasionally, to work away from home for an extended period of time.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Approved Electrician Certification.
• 2 years of electrical work experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• 1 year of mechanical work experience (asset).
• Basic computer skills (asset).

Training and Development:

The incumbent participates in a 2-blocks of classroom training (3 weeks of classroom training to begin) which includes in-class theory and hands-on skill development for the field. The role requires the incumbent to pass a series of periodic tests relating to duties, responsibilities, and operating rules. Successful completion of the classroom training is mandatory in order to work as an Electrician Apprentice at CN.

About CN:

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler, committed to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CN is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who are interested in joining our team.