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Job Summary The Manager, Bridges and Structures – BC is responsible for overseeing the Capital and Maintenance programming for the BC Territory’s Bridges and Structures group to ensure safe and reliable rail traffic operation. Additional responsibilities include developing, revising and maintaining the short- and long-term capital and operating bridge and culvert maintenance programs. The incumbent is also accountable for reviewing, approving and auditing bridge and culvert inspection reports, assessing the load carrying capacities of timber bridges and overseeing the development of maintenance drawings.
The role requires working closely with the Bridge Design, Bridge Assessment and Bridge Quality groups at the system and senior management levels.
Main Responsibilities Plan Management Develop and maintain a dynamic short- and long-term (5-year) Capital and Operating Maintenance Program
Prioritize upcoming and future years’ repairs, retrofits, strengthening and replacement of bridges and culverts
Manage the development of maintenance drawings in support of the Capital and Operating Programs
Review and approve inspection reports submitted in the Bridge Condition System within the Bridge Management Program
Perform field audits of bridge inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with CN bridge inspection guidelines
Perform capacity rating of timber bridges and maintain up-to-date timber bridge capacity rating list
Assess and approve occasional Heavy Axle Loads over timber bridge spans providing guidelines and operating restrictions
Inspect bridges for short- and long-term Capital and Operating Program planning
Collaboration and Support Provide detailed direction to consultants engaged by CN to assist with bridge maintenance, strengthening or replacement
Review engineering reports and designs that are submitted by consultants
Assist with the preparation of bridge design solutions that reflect the most cost-effective methods while minimizing disruptions to operations
Provide engineering support to supervisors and field personnel during construction and maintenance activities
Participate in work safety audits of unionized employees
Act as a structural resource for Bridges and Structures and other departments
Participate in reviews and prepare responses to requests for information by Transport Canada (TC)
Working Conditions The role is performed indoors and outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions as well as remote locations. Work shifts may vary and will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences such as reported critical deficiencies, flooding, fires, earthquakes, derailments, etc. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress.
The role requires frequent travel (25% to 40%) which will include overnight stays away from home.
Requirements Experience Bridges and Structures Minimum 5 years of experience in bridge design, management, assessment, construction or inspection
Experience in estimation and cost control of bridge construction and maintenance projects
* Experience in interpretation, preparation and enforcement of construction or procurement contracts
* Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering
* Professional Engineer Certification (P.Eng)
Fall Protection Certification
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies Follows safety…
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