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Canadian Pacific Railway lists this Manager Signals & Communications Operations opportunity in chillicothe, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Manager Signals & Communications Operations
Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Are you a forward-thinking problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, field-driven settings? We're seeking a Manager of Signals and Communications to oversee and guide a team dedicated to ensuring the reliable functionality of Signals and Communications (S&C) systems, Radio Shop personnel, and classification yard control networks to optimize train and equipment movement. This role involves conducting electrical and mechanical testing on S&C equipment, inspecting and commissioning new installations or upgrades to existing systems, and gathering data needed for affidavit submissions.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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
Assuresthat 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
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or generalequivalency
3 + years of railroad experience
Valid drivers 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 (Computer-Aided Manufacturing, 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)
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Performance incentive plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Medical and Drug Testing
This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
Driver’s license verification and driving history
Department of Transportation Background check 40.25 Form
Social Security Number verification
BECOMING A RAILROADER:
As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
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.
CULTURE OF INCLUSION:
For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Liberty, Missouri
Country: United States
% of Travel: 50-60%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 4
Job Available to: Internal & External
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