What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Officer or Engineer, Signals and Communications Standards position at Canadian National Railway Company?
Hiring Salary Range : $ 85,500.00 - 112,000.00
This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.
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Job Summary
The Senior Officer, Signals and Communications Standards is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the signal plant. The role ensures policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and safe practices are understood and implemented across the Signals and Communication (S&C) department. In addition, the role develops and modifies S&C standards, general instructions rules, as well as ensures awareness and knowledge of safe signalling methodologies are followed system wide. Furthermore, the role is accountable 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 United States (U.S.) and Canada
· Review governing regulations such as National Electric Code (NEC), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
· Approve 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
· Aid in the development of new technologies deployed within the S&C group providing greater analytics to both Transportation, Mechanical and Rail Operation Centre (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 U.S.
Requirements
Experience
Signals and Communication
· Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Education/Certification/Designation
· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent
Competencies
· Identifies potential safety and security risks
· Leads by example for the safety and security of all
· Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
· 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 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and schematic tools
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office including SharePoint
· Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French) *
· Familiar with Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Business Objects (BO), ServiceNow, Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation*
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an assetAbout 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.
Salary : $85,500 - $112,000
