Signals and Communications, Standards Officer
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Homewood
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can
expect an interesting environment 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 SummaryThe Signals and Communications,
Standards Officer is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of
the signal plant by ensuring policies, standards, and safe
practices are understood and implemented across the Signals and
Communications (S&C) department. In addition, the role develops
and modifies S&C standards and ensures awareness and knowledge
of safe signalling methodologies are followed system wide.Main
Responsibilities--- Perform field auditing to ensure compliance
with established S&C safety and regulatory standards ---
Develop 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 internal customers --- Provide technical support to
divisions for incident and failure investigation--- Ensure safe and
reliable train operations by verifying that systems operate and are
maintained according to established standards--- Increase awareness
of safe signalling concepts, deficiencies, and hazards --- Analyze
the department's metrics on a regular basis and look for supplier
improvements on common problems across the network--- Provide
reports to the department on performance metrics--- 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 valueWorking
ConditionsThe 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 20%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.). Candidate
should possess or be able to obtain a passport for travel between
the US and Canada.RequirementsExperienceEngineering--- Minimum 2
years of experience in the Engineering, Safety, Standards fields or
equivalent.--- Experience in Technical Writing for multiple
audience types, as well as formal document
creation.Education/Certification/Designation--- High School Diploma
or General Educational Development (GED)--- Bachelor's Degree in
Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, Engineering
Technology, or equivalent*--- Two years field railway signaling
experience. **Any designation for these above would be considered
as an assetCompetencies--- 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 changeTechnical 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
regulations pertaining to signal systems, S&C testing
procedures, railway S&C standards, equipment specifications,
and procedures--- Knowledge of SharePoint--- Demonstrated ability
to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create standard
documents, present data, and create executive level
presentations.--- 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 CNCN 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.
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