Canadian Pacific Jobs – Trainmaster

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, as the Trainmaster you will deliver 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 which maximizes fluidity and achieves Local Service Operating Plan (LSOP) and Operating Plan (OP) compliance on a daily basis. This includes all processes related to arrival, classification, building, inspecting and dispatching of trains. You will also provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the safe, on time operations of all trains and contribute to the overall execution of the Operating Plan;
• Accountable for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility;
• Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance and financial metrics through maximum asset utilization;
• Accountable for investigating safety rules and policy failures, respond and act on safety, health, and environmental related incidents, identify cause, implement or recommend corrective actions or action plans;
• May be assigned Train & Engine employees to mentor and coach.
• Participate and assist with safety and business plan roll-outs across the region;
• Create and manage a strong team of employees including determination of optimal numbers, recruitment, and development;
• Conduct efficiency and proficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation;
• Accountable for holding investigations (accident or discipline) in accordance with labor agreements, policies, etc.;
• Accountable for full understanding of business requirements, service commitments, and any service penalty conditions for customers in their geographic area;
• Accountable for rail cars idle 24 hours or longer for any reason;
• May be required to attend derailments/incidents/injuries when on duty;
• Ensure compliance to CP’s policies and collective bargaining agreements and recommend changes;
• Identify and act on opportunities to increase yard/road fluidity and productivity;

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of and ability to conduct investigations;
• Ability to understand and work with collective bargaining agreements and other applicable regulations;
• Ability to pin point expectations and provide positive and constructive feedback;
• Ability to analyze, understand, and resolve local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols;
• Must become Conductor or Engineer qualified and occasionally operate trains;
• Must be able to understand the Operating Plan & Local Service Operating Plan and compliance to it as it pertains to the yard;
• Must be or become rules qualified (example: General Code of Operating Rules);
• Ability to accept change;
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must have strong computer skills;
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues;
• Willing to be available as required on a 7×24 basis;
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED;
• Previous operations related experience would be considered an asset;
• Must maintain current certifications and licenses (i.e. Engineer Certification);
• Qualified Locomotive Engineer is an asset;

Job Details:

Company: Canadian Pacific Railway

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Kansas City, MO, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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