at CN in Homewood, Illinois, United States
Job Description
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely?helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
Job Summary
The Supervisor, Rail Lubrication is responsible for extending the life of rail by overseeing the rail lubrication program. The position is accountable for maintenance of existing lubricating devices, lubrication strategy, and management of unionized lubricator maintenance staff. The incumbent develops strategy on how to extend the life of the rail and help maintain an efficient operation.
Main Responsibilities
People Management
· Establish employee objectives
· Provide mentorship, guidance, support, coaching, and feedback to direct reports
· Train and mentor new staff
· Communicate company policies, expectations, standards
· Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on friction management for the Engineering team
Quality Responsibilities
· Ensure all rail lubricators are functioning efficiently
· Develop friction management strategies
· Perform audits on rail lubricators
· Perform track inspections with the local Engineering team to address friction management issues
· Assist and educate the Engineering team on friction management
Safety Responsibilities
· Communicate the Company’s safety policies, expectations, standards
· Perform dynamic audits on unionized employees
· Comply with the company and department safety targets
Working Conditions
The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. The role requires frequent travel (80%) to field sites across CN’s network in Canada. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and have good people management skills.
Requirements
Experience
Railway and Management
· Minimum 2 years of railroad experience in Engineering
o Experience in track maintenance, construction, or production
o Experience in Project Management
o Experience leading unionized employees
o Experience in data analytics
o Experience in rail flaw detection, welding, grinding or lubrication*
*Any experience for these above would be considered an asset, those without may apply
Education/Certification/Designation
· High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
· Valid Driver’s Licence
· Track Inspection Guidelines certified
· Canadian Rail Operating Rules certified
Competencies
· Leads by example for safety of all
· Identifies potential safety and security risks
· Identified needs and solves problems to create value for all stakeholders
· Collaborates with others and shares information
· Sets directions and inspires others
· Communicates with impact
· Demonstrates agility and drives change
Technical Skills/Knowledge
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel)
· Ability to understand and apply collective agreements
· Previous knowledge of rail lubrication*
*Any knowledge for these above would be considered an asset
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
