Locomotive Operations Support Coordinator

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 POSTION:

Position is responsible for the management of all locomotive related service interruptions on the CPKC system. Coordinates the handling of bad order CPKC locomotives to system repair facilities. Consults with foreign carriers on the routing for movements back to CPKC. Assures compliance of FRA rules regarding mechanical operations.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Troubleshoots mechanical issues with train crews via radio communication
• Leads all aspects of mechanical field personnel and advises on appropriate troubleshooting steps with the goal of aiding in the repair of locomotives and freight rail cars line of road
• Understands the different types of locomotive defects and the needed repairs to coordinate the routing of locomotives to specific shops for repair
• Communicates to mechanical field managers the mechanical issues by providing specific information: train symbol, location of train delayed, description of failure defect, and time mechanical is needed to assist.
• Leads corrective action plan to train dispatchers, locomotive managers, corridor managers, transportation field managers and CPKC train crews of mechanical delays and plans to resolve them
• Leads and coordinates the shopping and routing of captive locomotives to outside points with mechanical and transportation department
• Runs and updates CPKC locomotive systems and programs
• Exemplifies CPKC Vision, Values, and Culture in each interaction with team, clients, and partners

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
• 1 year railroad mechanical locomotive background
• Experience working with LMS, MCS, SAP
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
• Strong Troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)

 

WHAT CPCK HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy