Officer Rail Grinding

at  Canadian National Railway

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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.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Railroad Maintenance

• Minimum 1 year of railroad maintenance experience

o Experience receiving and managing track authority
o Experience in railroad operations, production gangs or construction
o Ability to obtain multiple forms of Track Protection for grinding operations
o Experience managing multiple priorities within demanding time constraints*
o Experience adapting to rapidly changing circumstances and situations*

o 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 minimal 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

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
The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The position is subject to changing shift times based on business needs. The role requires extensive travel (100%) to field sites across CN’s network in Canada. Travel to the US may be required for training and other events. The incumbent spends a significant amount of travel time away from home and must be available to work nights. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences.