Supervisor, Mechanical Locomotive

  • Canadian National Railway
  • Homewood, Illinois
  • Full Time

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.

At CN , everyday brings new and exciting challenges . Y ou can expect a n interesting environment where youre part of making sure our business is running opti mally and safely helping keep the economy on track . W e provide the kind of paid training and opportunit ies 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, safe ty-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM . The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! Job Summary

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 CNs commitment to its customers.

Main Responsibilities Safety Orientation, Compliance and Implementation

Coach and train employees on safe and productive work procedure

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; provide positive and constructive feedback to subordinates and act on non-compliant behaviour

Create, train, audit and implement standard operating procedures

Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents, incidents and employee injuries

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)

Problem Solving and Decision Making

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

Respond to trouble-calls for assigned region and delegate proper responses accordingly

Planning and Organizing Workload

Certify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service plan

Prioritize the repair of locomotives, against multiple demands, to reduce dwell times in order to increase locomotive reliability

Drive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to preventative maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availability

Ensure overall utilization is maximized, as measured by productivity, attendance and labour costs

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

Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline in collaboration with functions Leadership team

Develop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coaching

Ensure direct reports validate payroll and time off requests

Oversee accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoices

Supervise, direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in makeup and breakup of trains and switching inbound and outbound traffic

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

Working Conditions

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. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handles pressure, and stress.

Requirements Experience

Electrical and Mechanical

Experience working in electrical and mechanical environments

Experience supervising unionized and non-unionized employees*

Experience in railroad mechanical shopcraft or comparable position*

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

Education/Certification/Designation

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

Valid Drivers Licence

Bachelors 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

Competencies

Leads by example for the safety and security of all

Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

Identifies potential safety and security risks

Collaborates with others and shares information

Sets direction and inspires others

Communicates with impact

Applies critical thinking

Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

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

About CN

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 Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-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. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at ... .

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.

CN is an equal 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.

Job ID: 478915399
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2025

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