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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 tolearn about the CPKCadvantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Trainmaster will deliver efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will lead by example to build a strong safety culture along with providing coaching on operational standards.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance yard and road fluidity to achieve Local Service Operating Plan (LOSP) and Operating Plan (OP)
• Oversee all train movements within the yard and mainline ensuring safe, tactical execution of the LOSP and OP through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments
• Accountable for safety, service, productivity and financial metrics for their terminal
• Lead safety compliance within the terminal, providing corrective actions as needed to uphold standards, engage in safety discussions to promote a culture of safety
• Handle investigations in accordance with company policies and collective bargaining agreement and recommend corrective action plans
• 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
• Responsible for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility
• Coach and mentor Train & Engine employees
• Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules (Canada), GCOR (US) Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous railway experience as a conductor, required. Locomotive engineer qualification, an asset
• High school diploma/general equivalency diploma, required
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• 2+ years' previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment, as asset
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Leadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement
• Strong troubleshooting skills; drill down to understand root cause and resolve complex issues
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations
• Excellent communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
• Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Previous experience conducting investigations; analyzing, understanding, and resolving local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols, an asset
• Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

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 requirements.

Medical Requirements:

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is asafety critical all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Education verification
• Driver's License Verification
• Last 3 years of driving history
• Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
• Social Security number verification

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.

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Req ID: 104512
• Department: Operations Southern Region
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Leesville, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 30-40%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4


• Job Available to: Internal & External

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