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CN Signals & Communications Maintenance Supervisor in Joliet, Illinois

At CN,everydaybrings new and exciting challenges.Youcan expectan interestingenvironment whereyou’repart of making sure ourbusiness isrunning optimallyandsafely―helpingkeep the economy on track.We provide the kind of paid training and opportunitiesthat long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers whostriveto make a difference.You will be able to thrive in ourclose-knit, safety-focused cultureworking together as ONE TEAM.The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Signals & Communications (S&C) Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all S&C signal systems, inspection activities, maintenance and installation programs and employees on an assigned territory.

Main Responsibilities

Management

· Lead assigned personnel to ensure signal and communications work is performed with CN’s and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, and in conjunction of applicable collective bargaining agreements

· Direct maintainers, recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues, as well as respond and resolve grievances

Safety Compliance

· Build safety compliance and improves safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts

· Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching

Capital Projects

· Plan, implement, and spearhead Capital projects to ensure execution of the plan within CN and FRA standards

Derailments and Disruptions

· Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to establish cause and future prevention

Working Conditions

The role requires on having shift work which includes: irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays and a combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions. The incumbent must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, meet deadlines, interface with senior management and respond to unexpected or emergency situations. This position requires to travel for company business, at times without advance notice.

Requirements

Experience

Signals and Communications

· Minimum 5-10 years of experience in signals and communications

o Minimum 2 years of S&C maintainer experience

o Minimum 2 years prior supervisory experience*

Education/Certification/Designation

· High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

· 2-year Technical Degree*

· Bachelor’s Degree in a related field*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

· Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example

· Develops solutions that aligns with customers’ expectations to increase satisfaction

· Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

· Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience

· Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations

· Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Extensive working knowledge of S&C systems infrastructure and related safety appliances, S&C project management, applicable regulatory signal systems, general instructions, railway S&C standards, standard S&C specifications and procedures

· Good computer skills: Signals & Communications Inspection System (SCIS), SAP and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word)

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 a19,500 milerail 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,sustainabilityand our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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