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Job Summary
The Officer, Technical Training - Engineering and Welding is responsible for training engineering employees in Welding Fundamentals and Thermite Welding. The incumbent is required to train, mentor, coach and qualify employees on various types of welding related to the safe operation of freight, maintenance of track components and joint elimination. The role maintains the welding facility, equipment, job aids, and scheduled maintenance records for employees utilized for training purposes, as well as scheduling employees.
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Main Responsibilities
Training Delivery
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the creation and update of training materials
• Provide training to employees through classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and field training exercises
• Maintain an understanding of how to practically apply skills related to the welding manual, including safety procedures, inspection, and preventative maintenance
• Maintain an understanding of how to apply Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and General Engineering Instructions (GEI) as they relate to Engineering employees, track protection, and the maintenance of track components
• Foster a culture of safety leadership to ensure the safety of all employees, operations, and the public
• Evaluate trainees' ability to demonstrate tasks proficiently
• Administer and grade exams
• Complete performance and qualifying documents and ensure all training events are incorporated in the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Carry out other Engineering-related training as assigned
Maintain and Upgrade Facility Equipment
• Assess functionality of tools and equipment for hands-on training components prior to training
• Repair all malfunctioning tools and equipment
Develop Comprehensive Training Plan
• Collaborate with Managers and Senior Managers to resolve and identify functional training needs
• Develop the training delivery plan
• Establish a training delivery schedule designed to meet training needs
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office and field training environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work night shifts and weekends when necessary. The role requires occasional travel (up to 25%) to carry out field training and quality audits. The amount of travel is dependent on the location of major production gangs and zone employees who require qualification assessments.
Requirements
Experience
Engineering Track Welding, Construction and Maintenance
• Between 5 to 10 years of experience in Engineering track welding, construction maintenance
o Experience as a Welding Supervisor
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Qualified in CROR and GEI
• Qualified in track welding
• Qualified on numerous types of welding and track component maintenance
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field such as Physics or Mathematics
• Certified Track Welder from an accredited organization
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
• Collaborates with others and share information
• Promotes diversity and equity
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Communicates with impact
• Develops self and others
• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
• Demonstrates active listening
• Leads by example for the safety ad security of all
Technical Skills/Knowledge
• Knowledge of CN's Engineering department and field operations, including operation of various track welding equipment and process
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
• Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and LMS
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 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.