Manager S&C Testing and Commissioning

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Company: Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1

Description:

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.

*This position is flexible with applicant's location and are accepting applications from candidates Eastern Canada wide.*

Purpose of the position:

The Test Manager is tasked with the overall responsibility for the test effort's success to ensure any new or altered Signals & Communication (S&C) systems have been rigorously tested, and testing results are satisfactory, before the S&C system is placed into service.

Position Accountabilities:
  • Review the inspection results and/or perform construction inspection to ensure the Construction meets CPKC S&C standards
  • Provide feedback on Signal Design Office's work for the Construction team, such as Red Book requirements, design, and test plans, ensuring functionality.
  • Review and approve all testing results and commissioning test plans
  • Authorize the S&C system placed in service after all the testing activities are complete and the overall testing results are satisfactory
  • Acted as the main point of contact working with Signal Design Office to define the cutover strategy and project phasing plans
  • Coordinate test activities within Construction Team, including project phasing plan, schedule, personnel requirement, test team management
  • Mentor and coach Test Supervisor and S&C maintainers
  • Document, implement, monitor, and carry out all processes and Red Book requirements for testing as per CPKC standards
  • Lead all aspects of contractor's resources assigned to quality assurance and testing on CPKC property

Position requirements:
  • 10 years of S&C construction or maintenance experience
  • 5 years of S&C testing and commissioning experience is preferred
  • 5 years in a test lead role is preferred
  • Knowledge of design, construction, testing and commissioning for all S&C systems
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proven capability in building positive connections with other collaborators and colleagues
  • People leadership


What CPKC has to offer:
  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Competitive company pension plan
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Performance Incentive Program
  • Annual Fitness Subsidy
  • Part-time Studies Program


Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures ("Policy and Procedures") support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
  • Criminal history check
  • Reference check
  • Education verification
  • Driver's License 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 employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").
Req ID: 104420
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Eastern Canada, Eastern Canada
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 80-90%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 4
Job Available to: Internal & External

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