Purpose of the position:
Accountable for providing the mentorship and managerial leadership of employees who control the installation, maintenance, diagnosing, and repair of communications systems.
Position accountabilities:
- Direct safety leadership and fosters improvement in workplace safety and ensures execution of all safety plan activities
- Supervise performance of the services delivered and initiate corrective actions where appropriate
- Mentor team on improvement opportunities (Identifies and recommends innovative work methods, new processes, and standard methodologies)
- Ensure compliance with and implements policies, processes, and procedures
- Achieve appropriate goals set out for area of responsibility
- Manage the approved budgetary guidelines
- Provide recommendation on short and long-term capital and expense plans, assists in development of S&C estimates and provides project justification
- Mentor team to improve their efficiency and provide development opportunities
- Provide timely and effective response to emergent conditions
- Provide management of materials on territory and accurate inventory
Position requirements:
- High School diploma or GED
- Associates of Applied Science in Electronics or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is preferred
- Minimum 5 years Maintenance and/or Construction experience in Telecommunications system
- Railroad experience is preferred
- Detailed knowledge and comprehension of collective agreements
- Detailed knowledge of telecommunications principles, equipment, standards, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PP, SAP)
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Validated ability to communicate, effectively both verbally and written
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability)
What CPKC has to offer:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Employer Funded Retirement Plan
- 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
- Education verification
- 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.
- Req ID: 103797
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 10-20%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 4
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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