Senior Standards Engineer in Edmonton, Alberta

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Job Summary

The Senior Standards Engineer is responsible for the technical and regulatory requirements for engineering operations at CN. The role leads a team accountable for developing and maintaining engineering policies ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading track infrastructure assessments. Furthermore, the incumbent provides technical guidance and support to the field to ensure standards are being understood and met.

Main Responsibilities

Track Standards

· Lead the technical review and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

· Represent CN on the American Railway Engineering and maintenance of Way (AREMA) Technical Committees

· Lead the review of standards documents to ensure alignment with the latest regulatory requirements

· Assist in the modernization of the track standards documents

· Assist in the update of track standards plans and recommended methods

· Conduct research on industry best practices

· Work with other departments to ensure new technologies and practices are incorporated to the scope of internal standards

· Maintain the track standards section of the Engineering SharePoint to ensure

up-to-date communication with the field

Regulatory and Compliance

· Create and maintain testing procedures to ensure that all materials to be used in the Engineering capacity meet standards and regulations

· Lead the team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as per our Safety Management System (SMS) obligations

· Lead the Engineering response on Transport Canada (TC) and Federal Railway Administration (FRA) system audits

· Work with regulatory affairs to manage CN’s responses to proposed regulatory changes

· Support field forces in responses to field audits conducted by TC and the FRA

· Write and update technical internal regulatory policies

· Maintain up to date knowledge of government regulatory requirements and polices which affect CN engineering

· Conduct field audits with Assistant Track Supervisors (ATSs) and Track Supervisors (TSs)

Capacity and Risk

· Lead the team responsible for representing engineering when conducting Risk Assessments

· Lead the team responsible for representing engineering when conducting track capacity reviews

· Assist the capital planning team on developing basic capital programs

· Assist in derailment investigations

Engineering Process

· Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify data-driven solutions to improve efficiencies

· Develop innovative technologies and data that can be leveraged to improve safety, compliance, production, and reduce costs

· Analyze emerging trends from Automated Train Inspection (ATIP) and other data sources to identify improvements to processes and standards which can be adopted by field forces

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires occasional travel (30%) across the network. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements

Experience

Railway

· Minimum 5 years of railway experience

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

· Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.)

Competencies

· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

· Applies critical thinking

· Communicates with impact

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Identifies needs and finds solutions to creative value for all stakeholders

· Identifies potential safety and security risks

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Knowledge of asset management processes and operational safety

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

· Technical writing and design skills

· Understanding of track materials and respective properties

· Knowledge of track inspection, regulatory requirements and Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP)*

*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 a19,500 milerail 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,sustainabilityand our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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