Officer Rail Grinding

3 months ago


Halifax, Canada CN Full time

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us
Job Summary
The Officer, Rail Grinding is responsible for leading CN's Grinding Operations on assigned grinding units networkwide. The role oversees the work of internal team members as well as contractors operating rail grinding equipment, water trucks, fire suppression equipment and post grinding patrols. The incumbent conducts pre-grinding surveys with local track forces or contractors, provides track protection for all grinding and post grinding operations. Moreover, the position engages with multiple levels within the organization to ensure safe and efficient operation of grinding trains.
Main Responsibilities
Safety
- Lead grinding operations in accordance with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, and CN standards, policies, and regulations
- Ensure consistent protection of team members on CN right-of-way
- Evaluate fire hazards and ensure all employees and contractors work according to conditions on a continual basis
- Audit and assess work procedures, identify potential issues, and require remediation when needed
- Comply with Company safety initiatives and safety plan targets

Daily Operations
- Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees and contractors through regular performance monitoring
- Plan daily and short-term work to be conducted, including but not limited to work block coordination, grinding surveys, and post patrol inspections
- Communicate daily plan and work cycle plans with local supervisors impacted by grinding operations in advance
- Communicate with the Rail Traffic Control Center and Transportation to plan daily activities
- Plan for changing work conditions
- Evaluate team performance and ensure compliance contract policies and procedures
- Ensure successful weekly hand-off of machines and grinding plans
- Participate in activities related to disruptions in service

Administrative Responsibilities
- Review daily work sheets to ensure alignment with CN and contractor policies and procedures
- Approve invoicing to ensure compliance with CN's Accounting practices and vendor contracts
- Review and support work to continually improve policies, procedures, guidelines, and playbooks

Working Conditions
**Requirements**:
Experience
Railroad Operations
- Minimum 1 year of railroad maintenance experience
- Experience obtaining and providing track protection
- Experience in railroad operations such as production gangs, maintenance, track protection, or train crews
- Experience handling multiple priorities within demanding time constraints*
- Experience adapting to rapidly changing circumstances and situations*
- Experience as an Engineering Foreman or Conductor*
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- Canadian Railroad Operating Rules (CROR) or the United States Operating Rules/On-Track Safety (USOR/OTS) qualification
- Ability to obtain Qualification Standards Operating Crews (QSOC) within one year
- Ability to obtain Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG) qualification within one year

Competencies
- Leads by example for the safety and security of all
- Identifies potential safety and security risks
- Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
- Demonstrates active listening
- Identifies needs and solves problems to create value for all stakeholders
- Develops self and others
- Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Sets direction and inspires others
- Communicates with impact
- Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of safe operating practices, regulatory rules, environmental and safety regulations
- Understanding of track inspection
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office*
- Familiarity with eTop and ETAV*
- Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
- Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail ne


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