Senior Officer, Signals and Communications Standards - Canadian National Railway Company
Homewood, IL
About the Job
At CN,everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interestingenvironment 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. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
Job Summary
The Signals and Communications (S&C) Standards Senior Officer is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the signal plant by ensuring policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and safe practices are understood and implemented across the S&C department. In addition, the role develops and modifies S&C standards, general instructions rules, and ensures awareness and knowledge of safe signalling methodologies are followed system wide. They are also responsible for training and overseeing System Engineer, Signals and Communication Standards employees.
Main Responsibilities
· Review and approve all documents which govern how S&C is governed across the US and Canada. This includes reviewing governing regulations such as NEC, CSA, and IEEE.
· Approving safety assurance standards and templates for the implementation, maintenance, and validation of the signal plant.
· Provide mentoring on the key principles of safe signalling practices to System Engineer, Signals and Communication Standards employees and CN’s internal customers.
· Provide technical support to divisions for incident and failure investigation.
· Analyze the department’s metrics on a regular basis and look for improvements on common problems across the network.
· Work with suppliers to improve the quality and service of products and research alternative solutions and technologies for the cases of obsolescence or lack of improvement.
· Support Supply Management with technical knowledge, field data and competitive product technical information to obtain the best overall value.
· Instrumental in development of new technologies deployed within the S&C group providing greater analytics to both transportation, mechanical and ROC operations for the efficient and safe operation of the network.
Working Conditions
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role is required to be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires minimal travel (up to 25%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.). Candidate must possess a valid passport for travel between the US and Canada.
Requirements
Experience
· Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Education/Certification/Designation
· High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent*
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
· Identifies potential safety and security risks.
· Leads by example for the safety and security of all.
· Solves problems to create value.
· Communicates with impact.
· Collaborates with others and shares information.
· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs.
· Demonstrates agility and drives change.
Technical Skills/Knowledge
· Knowledge of railroad signalling standards and policies
· Comprehensive working knowledge of signal systems infrastructure and related safety appliances, S&C project management, applicable regulatory signal systems, general instructions, railway S&C standards, specifications, and procedures
· Familiar with advanced power systems analysis
· Knowledge of electrical regulations and code review
· Comprehensive working knowledge of power system design and all associated CAD / schematic tools.
· Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and SharePoint
· Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English and French) is an asset; proficient English skills are a must.
· Familiar with Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Business Objects (BO), PowerBI, ServiceNow, Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation*
*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.
CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
