Director Signals and Communications

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.PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:This job manages a staff of approximately 100 who provides daily supervision of cost-effective repairs and maintenance resulting in safe movement of trains that are operational 24 hours a day and manages the budget and departmental operations to ensure projects are completed on target.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:Manages 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.Oversees day-to-day operations in the Signal Department, signal capital and billable projects.Manages Signal Department Capital Budget, Overtime Budget, Investigations and Discipline for all signal employees, Signal Department Truck Fleet, CTC Maintainer of TMDS Dispatch System, and Signal Test and Inspection compliance in accordance with RS&I/RP as required.Ensures timely repairs for signal system failures, accident investigation and reporting, related investigations and discipline across the Signal Department while working with the legal department on signal related issues.Investigates reports of false clears, activation failures, trains getting by red signals, run-through switches, etc., and provides necessary recorder logs, and records as needed.Works closely with Labor Relations team to manage labor and union issues.Participates as subject matter expert in new IT databases that include signal department related information, and other IT activities.Responds to mainline derailments with signal damage as a first responder.Works with Critical Information Desk (CID) to maintain service interruption compliance and procedures.Assists in estimating capital projects, material issues and suppliers, and the Engineering Project Management department with projects as needed.Oversees the development and implementation of emergency disaster recovery plan, e.g., hurricanes, ice storms, etc.Demonstrates operational excellence by knowing and applying the business requirements, customer focus and contingency planning to ensure stakeholder expectations are met.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:Must have valid driver’s license.Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a job-related major field of study.Minimum ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, including leading and managing complex projects or programs with outcome-focused deliverables, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum three (3) years of managerial experience.Must have a passport and be able to cross the border to Mexico.WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:Flexible and competitive benefits package.Employer Funded Retirement Plan.Employee Share Purchase Plan.Performance Incentive Program.Annual Fitness Subsidy.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: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.The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:Criminal history check.Reference check.Last 3 years of driving history.Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service.Social Security number verification.CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Job Type: Full-TimePosition Type: Non-UnionCountry: United States% of Travel: 50-60%# of Positions: 1Job Available to: Internal & ExternalLocation: Laredo 1, TX, US, 78046 Laredo 2, TX, US, 78043

Nearest Major Market:

San AntonioNearest Secondary Market:

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