Manager Mechanical Car-CA

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$110000 - 144000

This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.

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Job Summary

When stationed at a main terminal, the incumbent is responsible for leading all mechanical operations on a day-to-day basis, including inspection, maintenance, and repair of freight cars and to ensure the on-time performance of trains and delivery of freight cars to meet customer requirements. This Manager may also oversee a team of supervisors stationed at remote locations (line points) and spearhead the maintenance, inspection and repair of railcars and locomotives when required outside of a main terminal (line points). Ultimately, by monitoring, supervising, and correcting the performance of both supervisory and unionized employees in a 24-7 operation, the role is crucial in ensuring the on-time performance of trains, and thus, CN's commitment to customers.

Main Responsibilities

Safety Orientation, Compliance and Implementation

Oversee safety processes, procedures, efficiency testing and quality audits

Lead accident and injury investigations, corrective actions, safety walkabouts and employee coaching

Develop operating practices and ensure safe, compliant railcar inspection and repair

Coach Front-Line Supervisors (FLS) and lead employee onboarding and training

Respond to dangerous goods incidents with DG Officers to protect employees and the public

Maintain compliance with AAR inspections, chain inspections, recertification and equipment requirements

Support Joint Health and Safety and Workplace Location Joint Apprentice committees and follow-up actions

Problem Solving and Decision Making Manage budgets, workforce productivity and staffing

Review operational reports and resolve maintenance issues to reduce costs and delays

Coordinate wrecking response with Transportation and Engineering to restore service

Analyze inspection and repair data and implement actions that improve fleet reliability and efficiency

Maintain effective teamwork among employees, contractors and internal clients

Planning and Organizing Workload Ensure mechanical activities are executed safely across the zone and within budget

Establish strategies and metrics to improve freight-car reliability and availability

Maintain supervisory and unionized schedules and adequate staffing

Ensure timely inbound and outbound inspections and coordinate repair priorities with Transportation

Direct repairs on trains, RIP tracks and in the shop

Improve fleet availability and terminal performance through productivity, attendance and labour-cost management

Maintain appropriate inventory based on consumption

General Leadership and Supervision of Union and Non-Union Workforce Build and lead a high-performing team and manage employee performance

Plan and control freight-equipment repair, maintenance and purchasing activities

Develop FLS and deploy people and assets efficiently

Maintain effective labour relations and comply with collective agreements

Ensure work meets CN, FRA, Transport Canada and AAR standards

Supervise hourly employees, investigate issues, recommend corrective actions and address grievances

Lead onboarding, training and operational change

Set goals and action plans and reinforce continuous improvement through feedback, recognition and coaching

Working Conditions The incumbent may be required to work varying shifts in support of operations that run 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including holidays. The work environment is primarily indoors, but the role may require outdoor field support. The working schedule may vary and may include weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays based on territory requirements. Minimal travel is required, up to 10%, and may include overnight stays away from home. The role also requires responding to some emergency situations.

Experience