Director Signals and Communications Operations

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.

The primary work location for this role can be based in the following locations: Shreveport, LA or Wylie, TX. 

Purpose of the position:

This job leads a staff of approximately 100 people who provide daily supervision of efficient repairs and maintenance resulting in safe movement of trains that are operational 24 hours a day and handles the budget and departmental operations to ensure projects are completed on target.

Position Accountabilities:

• Leads all employees in the Signal department as it relates to safety and training to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and accidents are avoided
• Ensures subordinate supervisors regularly conduct efficiency testing of staff
• Manages logistics to ensure staff has appropriate labor and material to maintain the signal system daily
• Coordinates day to day operations
• Manages Signal Department Capital Budget and Overtime Budget
• Manages Signal Test and Inspection compliance in accordance with RS&I/RP
• Coordinates CTC Maintainer of TMDS Dispatch System
• Coordinates timely signal system repairs, accident investigations, and legal collaboration in the Signal Department
• Leads all aspects of Investigations and Discipline for all signal employees
• Investigates reports of unsafe signal and crossing failures, activation failures, red signal violations, run thru switches etc. and provide necessary recorder logs, and records as needed
• Manages S&C Department Truck Fleet for the South Region
• Works closely with Labor Relations team to manage labor and union issues
• Participates as authority in new IT databases that include signal department related information, and other IT activities
• Responds to mainline derailments with signal damage
• Works with Critical Information Desk (CID) to maintain service interruption compliance and procedures
• Leads all aspects of signal capital and billable projects
• Assists in estimating capital projects, material issues and suppliers, and the Engineering Project Management department with projects as needed
• Is responsible for the development and implementation of emergency disaster recovery plan such as hurricanes, ice storms, etc.
• Demonstrates operational excellence by knowing and applying the business requirements
• Shows dedication to customers and planning for unexpected situations to meet collaborator expectations.
• Understands the relevant business metrics and applies effective tactics to sustain a culture of operational effectiveness that produces teams of high performing, engaged and empowered operational leaders
• Identifies when a rule/regulation/policy has been violated and has one-on-one accountability conversations with an individual who has not met expectations and applies balanced consequences

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of meaningful professional experience, including leading and managing sophisticated projects or programs with outcome-focused deliverables, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of managerial experience in Signal Operations
• Proficiency in understanding the Code of Federal Regulations parts 234 and 236
• Problem solving / strong analytics
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills will work closely with other Operating functions as well as Regulatory Agencies at all levels
• Shift work is required with ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability)
• Ability to coordinate and influence at different levels of the organization
• Dedicated to regulatory & standards compliance, and operations flexibility
• Valid driver’s license required
• Valid United States Passport allowing entry/re-entry to Canada and Mexico.

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL 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 check
• Reference check
• Driver’s License Verification
• Last 3 years of driving history
• Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
• Social Security number verification

Management 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. 

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