Mechanical Representative, RTC

Canadian National Railway (CN)•Homewood, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of railway operations experience or working with heavy rail equipment
Call center experience
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
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

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

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