Manager, Mechanical Detection Systems

Canadian National Railway Company•Homewood, IL

About The Position

The Manager, Mechanical Detection Systems is responsible for leading the maintenance and installation of all wayside detectors systemwide to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance of rolling stock and locomotives. The position leads the development of monitoring tools, reporting, performance monitoring, and development of processes to ensure maximum benefit during all types of weather operations. Furthermore, the position handles the execution of the multi-year detector strategy and maintains performance metrics to ensure that operations of all detectors are meeting stated objectives. The incumbent is present in the field for detector installation and maintenance to ensure adherence to standards and best practices, as well as function as an expert level resource for vendors and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of wayside detector experience
Minimum 5 years of installation and maintenance experience
Minimum 3 years of experience developing and monitoring detector-related performance measures
High School Diploma
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to obtain USOR and Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) qualifications
Post-Secondary Education
Knowledge of mechanical rules, procedures, and processes
Knowledge of maintenance and management of multiple detector system types
Knowledge of rail operating rules and procedures
Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Service Reliability System (SRS), and ServiceNow
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Understand and apply safety standards, policies and procedures, collective agreements as well as operating rules
Collaborates with others and shares information
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Solves problems to create value
Demonstrates active listening
Sets direction and inspires others
Seeks and values all perspectives
Considers ESG principles in all operations
Applies critical thinking

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
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

Collaborate with departments to ensure efficient movement of rolling stock and locomotives, and wayside detector systems
Oversee emergencies and other unexpected events while ensuring the safety of employees and the public, limiting the impact to railway operations, and adhering to United States Operating Rules (USOR) as well as CN policies and procedures
Communicate emergent situations to CN police, Superintendents, Mechanical, and other departments
Ensure compliance with train crews, Network Operations Centre (NOC), Support Representatives, and Field Managers
Cooperate with NOC Support Desk to ensure problem tickets are escalated and resolved efficiently
Collaborate with foreign carriers and terminals to coordinate movement of trains and interchanges
Gather information for use in formal investigations
Resolve operational issues with the collaboration of appropriate departments
Collaborate with Mechanical, Engineering, and Transportation during derailments to order and track contractor equipment
Oversee mainline stoppage due to mechanical issues
Lead and influence departmental employees and detector vendors by setting clear directions and goals
Provide coaching and guidance through regular monitoring of performance