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Job Summary

The Officer Rail Grinding is responsible for CN's Grinding Operations. The role monitors the work of internal team members as well as contractors interacting with rail grinding trains, water trucks and fire suppression equipment. The incumbent conducts pre-grinding surveys with local track forces and provides track protection for grinding operations. The position engages with multiple levels within the organization to ensure safe and efficient operation of grinding trains.

Main Responsibilities
Safety

Ensure continued protection of team members on and off tracks

Evaluate team performance and ensure compliance with CN and contractor policies and procedures

Evaluate, assess, and execute safety plans on a continual basis

Audit and assess work equipment, identify potential issues, and require remediation if needed

Daily Operations

Plan daily and short-term work to be conducted

Communicate daily plan and work on short-term plans for Area Supervisors

Communicate with Rail Traffic Controllers and plan daily activities

Plan and ensure protection of work groups according to daily dynamic working conditions

Ensure successful weekly hand-off of machines and grinding plans

Ad Hoc Tasks and Responsibilities

Review daily work sheets to ensure alignment with CN and contractor policies and procedures

Approve invoicing to ensure compliance with CN's Accounting practices

Review and support work to continually improve policies, procedures, guidelines, and playbooks

Take on additional and growing tasks and responsibilities (e.g. ad hoc metrics)

Working Conditions

The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The position is subject to changing shift times based on business needs. The role requires extensive travel (100%) to field sites across CN's network in Canada. Travel to the US may be required for training and other events. The incumbent spends a significant amount of travel time away from home and must be available to work nights. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences.

Requirements
Experience

Railroad Maintenance

Minimum 1 year of railroad maintenance experience

o Experience receiving and managing track authority

o Experience in railroad operations, production gangs or construction

o Ability to obtain multiple forms of Track Protection for grinding operations

o Experience managing multiple priorities within demanding time constraints

o Experience adapting to rapidly changing circumstances and situations

o Experience as a Foreman

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

High School Diploma (GED)

Canadian Railroad Operating Rules (CROR) or US Operating Rules/On-Track Safety USOR/OTS) Qualification

Ability to obtain Qualification Standards Operating Crews (QSOC) within one year

Ability to obtain Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG) qualification within one year

Competencies

Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example

Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment

Addresses risks in a timely manner to eliminate them

Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience

Makes informed and timely decisions to succeed

Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision

Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Superior understanding of track inspection and the seriousness of various types of defects

Knowledge of safe operating practices, regulatory rules, environmental and safety regulations

Any knowledge for any of the 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 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.

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