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Job Summary

The Officer, Engineering Capacity is responsible for leading the Engineering work blocks. Furthermore, the role is accountable for providing system support with a high-level focus on ensuring the best operational windows with the least amount of impact are planned for the network. The role works with all departments to help the Engineering team achieve the desired times requested. The incumbent is required to analyze situations and be able to develop advanced planning coordinating discussions within multiple departments on a system level. The role has a high focus on basic and special capital programs ensuring that a solid plan is made and the high-profile programs are completed and successful on an operational and Engineering basis.

Main Responsibilities

Work Block Coordination

· Plan, coordinate and execute work blocks required to deliver Engineering’s basic, zone and special capital plans system wide

· Ensure rules of train adjustments and capacity for track time of each route is manageable by working with Transportation, Service Design, Passenger Services, and the Rail Traffic Control Centre (RTCC)

· Coordinate and plan Mega Blocks for the system including building and maintaining the inter-region Gant charts, identifying conflicts and solutions to ensure the best operational success is met

· Leverage data to identify trends and opportunities

· Chair cross-functional conference calls to obtain sign-off from high-level representatives from Operations, Service Design and Engineering

· Maintain high-level reports and provide details and historic files regarding work blocks when required

· Coordinate track time between Engineering functions across the network

· Plan and identify possible conflicts within Engineering functions and host weekly maintenance calls as well as provide weekly and daily reports outlining maintenance and major programs to occur within a 30-day basis

· Communicate with Network Operations, regional Rail Traffic Control (RTC) offices, Service Design as well as all functions within the Engineering ranks in an effort to ensure collaboration towards common targets and goals

· Maintain and handle communications with the Kaleitics Dynamic Productivity Matrix (DPM) program for work blocks

· Provide high-level presentations to Business Communications when requested

Supervise and Cover for the Manager Network Engineering Operations

· Provide coverage to the Manager Network Engineering Operations when required

· Supervise the Network Engineering Operations (NEO) team

· Coordinate information for mainline derailments, outages, and incidents, escalate critical information within Engineering, and manage material car movement response across all functions

· Handle administration duties for the department in conjunction with the Manager

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. When providing coverage for the Manager, Engineering Network Operations the role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress.

Requirements

Experience

Railroad

· Minimum 5 years of railroad experience

o Field experience in track engineering, maintenance, construction, or production

o Experience in data analysis and modelling

Education/Certification/Designation

· High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Statistics or Logistics*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Develops self and others

· Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

· Applies critical thinking

· Identifies potential safety and security risks

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Teams

· Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Service Reliability Strategy (SRS), Train Operations Planning and Control (TOPC), and Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI)*

· Knowledge of Kaleitics (DPM)*

· Knowledge of CN’s Engineering Systems such as Track Inspection System (TIS), and Engineering Capital Planning System (ECPS)*

· Knowledge of Train Operations and methods of track maintenance and constructions*

· Knowledge and understanding of the CN network and system*

*Any knowledge for these above would be considered as 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 a19,500 milerail 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,sustainabilityand our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’ssafest, (https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/) mostinclusive (https://www.cn.ca/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) andsustainable (https://www.cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly/environment/) railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

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