Assistant Engineer Jobs in Sarnia, ON (NOW HIRING)

The Senior Manager, Engineering is responsible for providing reliable and safe engineering track infrastructure to maximize network availability and train velocity to support operations. The incumbent delivers improved efficiency in the designated region.

       Lead Managers, Track Supervisors, Assistant Track Supervisors and hourly Maintenance of Way (MOW) employees across the territory, managing performance, encouraging development, and creating strategies to retain talent

       Provide clear direction and communication on employee performance and department goals

       Lead succession and talent management initiatives

       Coach and counsel subordinates who are not performing at established goals and standards

       Partner with Labor Relations (LR) to identify root causes and resolve grievance issues across the territory

       Engage with workforce through coaching, feedback and two-way dialogue

       Develop a safe environment for injuries and accidents across the territory

       Ensure a standardized focus on the elimination of Serious Injury Fatality (SIF) potential injuries

       Implement a standardized process to reduce and eliminate track unit collisions and Main Track Authority Violations (MTAV)

       Drive compliance to regulations and the Engineering Tracks Standards (ETS)

       Ensure territorial compliance with quality Exposure Reduction discussion (ERD), Job Safety Briefing (JSB) and Field Verification of Life Critical Rules (FVLCR) meeting required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

       Maintain effective labor management and carry out capital projects to ensure improved productivity

       Oversee yearly operating and capital budgets as well as drive efficiencies to improve performance

       Prepare capital program requirements

       Analyze and interpret track geometry and rail flaw reports to identify conditions requiring actions to meet ETS

       Manage activities related to derailments and disruptions in service while collaborating with others to determine cause and future prevention

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. The role requires frequent travel (50%) within the region.

Railroad

       Minimum 10 years of railroad experience

o   Minimum 6 years of track experience

o   Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience

       High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

       Bachelor's Degree in Engineering* 

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

       Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

       Collaborates with others and shares information

       Applies critical thinking

       Demonstrates agility and drives change

       Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

       Identifies potential safety and security risks

       Leads by example for the safety and security of all

       Sets direction and inspires others

       Communicates with impact

       Develops self and others

       Provides recognition

       Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

       Knowledge of ETS and operation measures

       Understanding of applicable collective agreements 

       Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Track Inspection System (TIS), Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)