Mechanical Manager (Construction

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. The Supervisor, Mechanical – Locomotive is responsible for handling the day-to-day operations of the terminal through unionized staff to ensure locomotive inspection, maintenance and repair work is performed safely and efficiently. The role may also be stationed in the Mechanical Operations Center to coordinate the routing, assembling and disassembling of locomotives for trains. Ultimately, leading the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 function, the role is critical to ensuring availability, reliability and dwell targets are met to achieve CN’s commitment to its customers.
Main Responsibilities Safety Orientation, Compliance and Implementation
Oversee Online Locomotive Failure Investigation and follow-up to include corrective action
Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency tests and safety walkabouts; Support the onboarding and training activities of new employees
Ensure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets, expectations, objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordingly
Respond immediately and take corrective actions regarding raised safety concerns
Ensure active involvement in Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC)
Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency to respond to issues as they may arise
Use CN data to analyze locomotive inspections, repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliability
Make final decisions on locomotive repairs and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the repair and maintenance of locomotives
Planning and Organizing Workload
Certify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service plan
Drive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to preventative maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availability
General Leadership and Supervision of Union Workforce and Tower
Communicate company goals and policies to create a clear understanding of direction and expectations
Evaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratings for reports
Oversee accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoices
Assign locomotives to trains to obtain the most efficient use of equipment based on tonnage of freight and scheduled departure
Prepare routes, locomotive schedules for preventative maintenance and destinations in proximity to designated facilities and minimize cost of transfer to service site
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various environmental conditions with rotating shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) covering the 24/7 operation. Electrical and Mechanical
~ Experience working in electrical and mechanical environments

Experience in railroad mechanical shopcraft or comparable position*
~ Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering*
Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical*
Any Designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
Identifies potential safety and security risks
Sets direction and inspires others
Technical Skills/Knowledge
General computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Service Reliability Systems (SRS), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Performance Assessment Process (PAP), Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), DataCity and Learning Management System (LMS)
Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repair, Transport Canada and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)*
Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest , most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at View email address on ca.workus.org .
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.