
Hiring Salary Range : $ 88,000.00 - 115,000.00
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, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.
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The Mechanical Representative, Rail Traffic Control monitors CN’s wayside detector network, making proactive decisions in real time. The position is the mechanical liaison between Network Operations, Transportation management, and the Signals and Communication (S&C) team. The role identifies defects, trends, and potential safety critical impacts to the network. Furthermore, the incumbent makes determinations to have identified faulty equipment set out for repair or to continue to destination.
·Utilize existing wayside detection technology
·Identify defective railcar components
·Validate trending data to support suspected mechanical faults
·Identify erroneous data sets produced by detectors
·Make key decisions to ensure the proper handling of on-line equipment
·Report defects to Mechanical and Transportation field personnel
·Decide when equipment is required to be removed from a train consist
·Provide supporting data to field personnel supporting investigations
·Report and document changes in equipment status
·Utilize Systems, applications, and Products (SAP), Service Reliability Systems (SRS), and Microsoft Office programs
·Create and distribute standard reports and updates focused on mechanical performance
The role has irregular hours (including nights, weekends, holidays). The role requires minimal travel (10%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.) and must be available to travel to locations needing assistance. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
Railway Operations
·Minimum 2 years of railway operations experience or working with heavy rail equipment
oCall center experience*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
·High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
·Valid Driver's Licence
·Qualified Mechanical Inspector
·Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering*
·Diploma in Mechanical or Electronics Technician*
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
·Leads by example for the safety and security of all
·Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
·Collaborates with others and shares information
·Applies critical thinking
·Demonstrates agility and drives change
·Communicates with impact
·Strong knowledge of computer systems
·Extensive knowledge of railcars and their components
·Strong understanding of SAP, SRS, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
·Familiar with CN’s Network Operations
·Knowledge of Transport Canada and Federal Railroad Association (FRA) equipment regulations
·Mechanical system knowledge related to railcar repair and inspection
This position is posted as a grade 9.
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca
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