Bridge Inspector

Canadian National Railway Company • Prince George, BC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bridge Inspector is responsible for performing bridge inspections on various subdivisions. The role involves inspecting railway bridges and culverts with the occasional operation of a Snooper inspection vehicle. The incumbent will be part of a two-person inspection team responsible for performing detailed and visual bridge inspections, identifying structural distress, ranking the condition of bridge components and maintaining bridge inspection databases.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Bridge Foreman, or proven experience with bridges maintenance or structural construction–related work.
• 5 years of railroad experience
• 5 years of experience in Bridges and Structures functions
• Experience with SAP-EPI and asset databases such as BCS
• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology or related College-Level Diploma (DEC)
• Valid Driver's License with air endorsement, or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Qualified or ability to become qualified in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
• Qualified or ability to become qualified in Rope-Access
• Ability to be certified in rescue from heights
• Ability to be certified in confined space entry procedures and rescue
• Certified in Track Inspection Guidelines
• Emergency First Aid Certification
• Qualified for Safety Sensitive Position
• Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example
• Addresses risks in a timely manner to eliminate them
• Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
• Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
• Has good engineering judgment and performs duties with minimal supervision
• Good knowledge of bridge construction, components and standard practices
• Personal Fall Protection and Rescue knowledge
• General Computer Skills (Excel and Word)
• Good organizational computer skills in maintaining accurate electronic records
• Ability to learn data entry into SAP, EPI and BCS bridge inspection database
• Ability to understand and follow National Safety Code regulations and requirements

Nice To Haves

• Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
• Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate a high-rail pick-up truck and occasionally a Snooper truck
• Carry out inspection of steel, concrete and timber bridges as well as tunnels and retaining walls
• Prepare and submit inspection reports for bridges and other structures for planning and scheduling repairs, strengthening or replacement
• Ensure bridges and other railway structures are inspected and ranked in accordance with sound inspection practices and CN approved standards in a timely manner
• Identify defects in structural steel, concrete and timber superstructures and substructures
• Apply CN policies, guiding principles and core values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree