Officer Rail Grinding

5 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 CN's Grinding Operations. The role monitors the work of internal team members as well as contractors interacting with rail grinding trains, water trucks and fire suppression equipment. The incumbent conducts pre-grinding surveys with local track forces and provides track protection for grinding operations. The position engages with multiple levels within the organization to ensure safe and efficient operation of grinding trains.

Main Responsibilities
Safety
- Ensure continued protection of team members on and off tracks
- Evaluate team performance and ensure compliance with CN and contractor policies and procedures
- Evaluate, assess, and execute safety plans on a continual basis
- Audit and assess work equipment, identify potential issues, and require remediation if needed

Daily Operations
- Plan daily and short-term work to be conducted
- Communicate daily plan and work on short-term plans for Area Supervisors
- Communicate with Rail Traffic Controllers and plan daily activities
- Plan and ensure protection of work groups according to daily dynamic working conditions
- Ensure successful weekly hand-off of machines and grinding plans

Ad Hoc Tasks and 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
- Review and support work to continually improve policies, procedures, guidelines, and playbooks
- Take on additional and growing tasks and responsibilities (e.g. ad hoc metrics)

Working Conditions

**Requirements**:
Experience

Railroad Maintenance
- Minimum 1 year of railroad maintenance experience
- Experience receiving and managing track authority
- Experience in railroad operations, production gangs or construction
- Ability to obtain multiple forms of Track Protection for grinding operations
- Experience managing multiple priorities within demanding time constraints*
- Experience adapting to rapidly changing circumstances and situations*
- Experience as a Foreman*
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma (GED)
- Canadian Railroad Operating Rules (CROR) or US 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
- 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
- Self-motivated and capable of working with mínimal supervision
- Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
- Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Superior understanding of track inspection and the seriousness of various types of defects
- Knowledge of safe operating practices, regulatory rules, environmental and safety regulations
- 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 network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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