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Job Summary
The Motive Power Manager is responsible for management and distribution of the locomotive fleet on both CN locomotives and foreign locomotives. The role balances service and operational excellence by fulfilling customer demands while utilizing assets.
Main Responsibilities
People Management
Coach and educate Field Officers on power use and planning
Provide mentoring, coaching and development to new and existing employees
Communicate locomotive utilization goals and targets
Identify opportunities to improve locomotive utilization
Work closely with Field Officers and Mechanical Planners by providing the necessary knowledge and direction to facilitate consistent and effective plans for execution
Drive Productivity in Locomotive Fleet
Cultivate positive working relationships
Understand the customer power requirements at all locations
Drive corporate use plan to maximize Horsepower (HP) use and locomotive type (i.e., ensure AC power is in right lanes and on proper trains to capture their tractive capacity, optimize Distributive Power opportunities)
Complete the forecast for power, determine 36 to 48 hour outlook on locomotive demand
Identify areas of high dwell and engage field of areas of opportunity
Right Size Fleet to Protect Customer Traffic
Review locomotive versus traffic patterns and offerings
Monitor and forecast power flows to divisions and terminals
Anticipate traffic flows to redistribute locomotives to address shortages
Correct power in lane for operation
Asset Use Auditor
Review use of locomotives to identify opportunities to improve asset utilization
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a modified workweek covering both day and night work with shifts varying from 8 to 12 hours on a 24/7 desk. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress
Requirements
Experience
Between 3 to 5 years of relevant railway experience
o Field Experience
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
Collaborates with others and shares information
Applies critical thinking
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Demonstrates active listening
Solves problems to create value
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Communicates with impact
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of CN Network, connections, and service flows
Knowledge of Service Reliability Strategy (SRS), Real-Time Business Intelligence (RTBI) and Train Operation Planning and Control (TOPC)
Knowledge of Locomotive Management System (LMS), and Motive Power Planning Tool (OCOMO)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Business Objects (BO) and Access
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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