Manager Signals & Communications Operations
Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Saint Paul, MN, United States
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, St. Paul 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
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
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalency
3 + years of railroad experience
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
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.
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).
Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.
We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website.
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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, St. Paul 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
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
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalency
3 + years of railroad experience
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
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.
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).
Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.
We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website.
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