at Canadian Pacific Railway in Bensenville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
As a Trainmaster you will be responsible for leading processes related to arrival, classification, building, inspecting, and dispatching of trains. You will lead the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, organizing, and executing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and cost-effective manner. You will also provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics. Most importantly you will lead by example to build a strong safety culture along with providing coaching on operational best practices. This position requires shift work, being hands on and working outdoors in all weather conditions at times.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Ensure the safe and tactical execution of the operating plan through active supervision of operating (train) crews, yardmasters, support sta and assistant trainmasters
Accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, nancial metrics and adherence to corporate including compliance with regulatory environment.
Responsible for the safe, on time operations of all trains, business plan rollouts across the region and contribute to the overall execution of the LSOP and Operating Plan.
Lead investigations (accident or discipline) in accordance with labor agreements, policies, etc. and ensure compliance to CPKC's policies and collective agreements and recommend changes.
Conduct eciency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, ecient operation; and may be required to attend derailments/incidents/injuries when on duty.
Investigate safety rules and policy failures and respond and act on safety, health, and environmental related incidents, identify cause, implement or recommend corrective actions or action plans.
Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance and nancial metrics through maximum asset utilization; while, Identifying and acting on opportunities to increase yard/road uidity and productivity.
Accountable for rail cars that are idle for 24 hours or longer for any reason and inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility; and
Ensure full understanding of business requirements, service commitments, managing a strong team of employees, and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
Previous railway experience as a conductor or engineer is required, candidates with previous supervisory experience preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Demonstrated operational knowledge related to operational plans, local service operating plan, and yard management practices.
Qualified Locomotive Engineer is an asset.
Ability to obtain and maintain rules qualified (ex GCOR) qualifications as a conductor or engineer.
Must maintain certifications and licenses (i.e., Engineer Certification).
Wiling to operate trains to support operations as needed.
Strong understanding of collective agreements and regulatory requirements.
Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to pinpoint expectations along with providing positive, constructive feedback.
Previous experience conducting investigations; analyzing, understanding, and resolving local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols; and
Willing and able to work rotating days/nights shift to support a 24/7 operation.
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... For full info follow application link.
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 Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)”.
