Canadian Pacific
Manager Mechanical
Canadian Pacific, Bensenville, Illinois, us, 60105
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Manager Mechanical ensures activities are performed safely and in compliance with regulatory and maintenance standards consistent with expectations of the business. Provides managerial leadership and personal development to employees for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics. The ideal candidate builds a safety focused culture, communicates effectively, and drives accountability.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develops, monitors, and communicates key performance indicators to ensure all direct and indirect reports better understand the train service business as well as the role they playAccountable for the application and implementation of accident prevention initiatives and ensures compliance with Company safety and accident prevention policies and procedures, regulations and general safety principles, ensuring that subordinates carry out the safety framework activities in the local safety planAccountable for communicating and interacting regularly with field operations to ensure train services is meeting the expectations of internal and external customersMaintains communication and relationships with local union officials, including monitoring gain sharing activities as applicableAccountable for implementation of Lean continuous improvement recommendations to improve productivity and effectiveness of the operation. Support Lean Philosophy and PrincipalsEnsures locomotive and car bad order repairs, cycle time and key metrics are metAccountable for ensuring repairs are in compliance with AAR and FRA standards and policesAccountable for leading mechanical forces at train incidents within their jurisdiction, safely handle and efficiently restore service with minimum loss and damage to equipment and assist Field Operations/Engineering partnersPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma/general equivalency diploma, requiredUnderstanding of collective agreements and leading unionized labor forceWorking knowledge of railway operations (road, yard, locomotive, mechanical)Working knowledge of Federal Mechanical Operating Standards for locomotive and AAR/FRA standards and practicesWilling to be available as required on a 7X24 basisAbility to interact efficiently and positively with governmental, regulatory bodies and stakeholdersAbility to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issuesExcellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitaskStrong self-motivation and ability to make decisions within limits of authorityWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits packageCompletive company pension planEmployee Share Purchase PlanPerformance Incentive ProgramAnnual Fitness SubsidyADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Medical Requirements:
CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
Criminal history checkReference checkLast 3 years of driving historyLast 7 years of employment history; includes military serviceSocial Security number verificationManagement Conductor Program :
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Req ID: 103603Department: Mechanical CarJob Type: Full-TimePosition Type: Non-UnionLocation: Bensenville , IllinoisCountry: United States% of Travel: 0-10%# of Positions: 1Job Available to: Internal & External
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PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Manager Mechanical ensures activities are performed safely and in compliance with regulatory and maintenance standards consistent with expectations of the business. Provides managerial leadership and personal development to employees for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics. The ideal candidate builds a safety focused culture, communicates effectively, and drives accountability.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develops, monitors, and communicates key performance indicators to ensure all direct and indirect reports better understand the train service business as well as the role they playAccountable for the application and implementation of accident prevention initiatives and ensures compliance with Company safety and accident prevention policies and procedures, regulations and general safety principles, ensuring that subordinates carry out the safety framework activities in the local safety planAccountable for communicating and interacting regularly with field operations to ensure train services is meeting the expectations of internal and external customersMaintains communication and relationships with local union officials, including monitoring gain sharing activities as applicableAccountable for implementation of Lean continuous improvement recommendations to improve productivity and effectiveness of the operation. Support Lean Philosophy and PrincipalsEnsures locomotive and car bad order repairs, cycle time and key metrics are metAccountable for ensuring repairs are in compliance with AAR and FRA standards and policesAccountable for leading mechanical forces at train incidents within their jurisdiction, safely handle and efficiently restore service with minimum loss and damage to equipment and assist Field Operations/Engineering partnersPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma/general equivalency diploma, requiredUnderstanding of collective agreements and leading unionized labor forceWorking knowledge of railway operations (road, yard, locomotive, mechanical)Working knowledge of Federal Mechanical Operating Standards for locomotive and AAR/FRA standards and practicesWilling to be available as required on a 7X24 basisAbility to interact efficiently and positively with governmental, regulatory bodies and stakeholdersAbility to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issuesExcellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitaskStrong self-motivation and ability to make decisions within limits of authorityWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits packageCompletive company pension planEmployee Share Purchase PlanPerformance Incentive ProgramAnnual Fitness SubsidyADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Medical Requirements:
CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
Criminal history checkReference checkLast 3 years of driving historyLast 7 years of employment history; includes military serviceSocial Security number verificationManagement Conductor Program :
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Req ID: 103603Department: Mechanical CarJob Type: Full-TimePosition Type: Non-UnionLocation: Bensenville , IllinoisCountry: United States% of Travel: 0-10%# of Positions: 1Job Available to: Internal & External
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Location: