Signals & Communications Supervisor

Canadian National Railway Company

About The Position

The Signals & Communications (S&C) Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all S&C signal systems, inspection activities, maintenance and installation programs and employees on an assigned territory.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in signals and communications
Minimum 2 years of S&C maintainer or construction experience
Minimum 2 years prior supervisory experience
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
2-year Technical Degree
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example
Develops solutions that aligns with customers’ expectations to increase satisfaction
Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience
Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations
Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
Extensive working knowledge of S&C systems infrastructure and related safety appliances, S&C project management, applicable regulatory signal systems, general instructions, railway S&C standards, standard S&C specifications and procedures
Good computer skills: Signals & Communications Inspection System (SCIS), SAP and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word)

Nice To Haves

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

Lead assigned personnel to ensure signal and communications work is performed with CN’s and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, and in conjunction of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Direct maintainers, recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues, as well as respond and resolve grievances
Build safety compliance and improves safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching
Plan, implement, and spearhead Capital projects to ensure execution of the plan within CN and FRA standards
Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to establish cause and future prevention