Signals & Communications Operations Lead

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Manager of Signals and Communications to lead a team ensuring reliable operation of S&C systems, radio shop personnel, and yard control networks. You will perform electrical and mechanical testing, inspect and commission upgrades, and gather data for affidavits.

This safety-sensitive role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance crews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of railroad experience
• Valid driver's license
• Associates of Applied Science in Electronics and/or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is a bonus
• Proven track record in planning, prioritizing and executing plans in a safe environment
• Proficient knowledge of S&C equipment, signal principals, standards and regulatory requirements
• Good computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SAP
• Interpersonal skills, in both verbal and written interactions
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability)

Responsibilities

• Directs safety leadership and cultivates continuous improvement in workplace safety
• Participates in analysis of reported wrong side signal failures to permit proper actions to lower possibility of recurrence
• Assures that the safety of S&C systems meets acceptable standards
• Approves the entry into service of new or modified S&C systems (e.g. crossings)
• Maintains comprehensive, up-to-date records of S&C equipment, installations and the testing and revisions performed on them
• Coordinates activities to coincide with those of the maintenance and construction work force to maximize the overall productivity and efficiency
• Coaches junior S&C employees on technical aspects of their job as required
• Distributes S&C Alerts and updates with field action taken
• Fully use the collective bargaining agreement for effective work management

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

On-call availability

Safety leadership

Education

Associates of Applied Science in Electronics

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Manager of Signals and Communications to lead a team ensuring reliable operation of S&C systems, radio shop personnel, and yard control networks. You will perform electrical and mechanical testing, inspect and commission upgrades, and gather data for affidavits.

This safety-sensitive role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance crews.