Assistant Chief Engineer Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

The Division Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer is responsible for the divisions in the Eastern and Western Region and ensures adherence to the safety management system. The position establishes system policy direction, objectives, and standards for day to day and long-term maintenance and repair of car and locomotive equipment, associated facilities, and train operations.

       Provide oversight, control and execution for disruptions

       Direct activities for clean up at derailment sites 

       Determine the required use of contractors and site management

       Provide direction and oversight to CN's Environmental and Dangerous Goods personnel, remove road blocks and expedite processes to ensure track efficiency

       Assist and study disruptions on the main line across the region to establish best practices for leading various kinds of derailments including Dangerous Goods and Environmental impacts 

       Establish means to reduce costs and operational impacts to CN 

       Create data to study and make recommendations for improving CN's handling of challenges

       Review contracts and participate in negotiating new or renewal of contracts

       Plan and direct appropriate equipment availability and utilization strategies

       Work with Mechanical managers to study productivity rates and identify opportunities for Lean Manufacturing 

       Share recommendations with other regional heads across Canada and the United States (U.S.) to leverage best practices and achieve cost savings

       Analyze maintenance costs relating to equipment depreciation versus replacement

       Identify ways in which technology can leverage productivity improvement and minimize costs

       Lead the Locomotive and Car headquarters budget, the American Association of Railroads (AAR) debits and credits, Indirect Line Operations Car budget, and System and Foreign Locomotive billing

       Monitor work volumes versus manpower, identify factors impacting optimal staffing and forecast when an increase or reduction is required

       Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) when implementing the Bench Strength program for Mechanical Cars and Locomotives across the U.S. and Canada

       Coach and assist with the development of managers

       Develop hazard risk assessments and job processes as required

       Analyze safety data including safety audits, Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRCs) and close out reports, identify issues and areas for improvement

       Meet with regional heads to discuss solutions, develop strategic initiatives including reduction of accidents and create goals to drive execution

       Identify training gaps and ensure consistent application of safety procedures nationally

       Create best practices by reviewing current protocols against corporate safety goals

       Implement a standardized approach

       Monitor safety measures and compliance with the Safety Plan, provide feedback and guidance to maintain alignment with corporate goals

       Review safety meeting minutes to ensure quality and committees' responsiveness throughout the U.S. and Canada 

       Address concerns with committee Chairs and provide feedback to ensure their effectiveness

       Meet with Federal Regulators and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for significant injury accidents and deaths

       Formulate and direct strategies to achieve CN's locomotive and car fleet optimum levels of availability and reliability

       Develop long-term plans consistent with marketing and transportation objectives for the locomotive and car operations' future direction

       Direct and coordinate locomotive and car equipment maintenance as well as repair

       Establish response to critical operational situations on a daily basis

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions. The position requires being available on call 24/7, which includes emergency response costing of mechanical, engineering, lading and environment. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires occasional travel (up to 35%) within Canada and the U.S.

Mechanical

       Minimum 10 years of experience in a related field

o   Strong Mechanical background required

o   Experience in budgeting, Labour Relations (LR) and regulatory knowledge

o   Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience of unionized and non-unionized employees*

o   Minimum 3 years of experience in railroad Mechanical Shop craft or comparable position*

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

       Valid Driver's License

       Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Applied Sciences or Mechanical Engineering*

       Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical*

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

       Demonstrates active listening

       Solves problems to create value

       Know the business and stay current on industry needs

       Applies critical thinking

       Identifies potential safety and security risks

       Leads by example for the safety and security of all

       Considers ESG principles in all operations

       Demonstrates agility and drives change

       Innovates

       Collaborates with others and shares information

       Seeks and values all perspectives

       Sets direction and inspires others

       Communicates with impact

       Knowledge of billing requirements

       Knowledge of car and locomotive types and series, components and operation, inspection and repair, yard operating rules, and regulatory requirements

       Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Service Reliability System (SRS), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Performance Assessment Process (PAP), including Real-Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), DataCity and SmartYard

       Knowledge of car and locomotive construction and operating rules, Transport Canada, AAR, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and policies, and mechanical railroad operation measures