Intermodal Repair Authorization Representative - 12 months contract

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 Summary

The Intermodal Repair Authorization Representative is responsible for authorizing repair estimates on intermodal network equipment (containers, chassis, gensets) performed by external repair contractors. The role monitors and manages the commercial repair vendors compliance with company policies, maintenance costs, warranties and recalls, quality and service level agreements. The incumbent acts as a technical resource person for terminals, in-house garages and commercial repair vendors. The position maintains and monitors fleet maintenance computer records database to meet Government regulatory and internal operation requirements. The role performs audits on safety, cost control and vendor performance.

Main Responsibilities

Repair Authorization and Cost Control

• Review and approve vendor repair estimates on intermodal equipment

• Find cost-effective repair solutions and support the development a maintenance strategy to address key equipment failures

Operational and Service Excellence

• Improve repair-turn-times for network equipment repairs and minimize bad order equipment rates

• Support business fluidity with regards to emergency road service events working with CN customers, CNTL and service delivery teams

• Support the development and optimize standard operating procedures introducing efficiency to reduce repair-turn-times, maximizing productivity rates with resource constraints, and the associated administrative items

• Identify and support reliability improvements on equipment

Delivering Safely and Responsibly

• Monitor and manage repair vendor performance with regards to quality and safety

• Ensure proper reporting of equipment failures, associated investigations with subject matter experts and adequate corrections to mitigate similar events

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations on equipment and be current in best practices for safety

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and laws

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in a call-center based environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends when necessary.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Truck or Trailer , Material Handling or Intermodal Industry experience

• Experience as a Journey Automotive Truck and Trailer or Heavy Duty Mechanic

• Call centre experience linked to maintenance and aftermarket support*

• Strong background in fleet maintenance of intermodal equipment (containers, chassis, heaters, reefers, gensets)*

*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• Journey Automotive, Truck and Trailer or Heavy Duty Mechanic licence

Competencies

• Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

• Continuously innovates to create value, without compromising on safety and quality

• Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

• Inspires through impactful communication

• Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

• Responds with agility

• Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example

• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of fleet equipment availability or reliability and cost-performance ratio improvements

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Strong knowledge of the American Association of Railroads (AAR) guidelines and standards*

*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.