Supervisor ST&T Maintenance

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:

Leading the Tie & Timber Maintenance team, you'll manage equipment maintenance and perform hands-on repair for the railroad tie plant to minimize downtime.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Forecasts the useful life of equipment and schedules preventive maintenance.
• Coordinates the overhaul program which may lead to internal overhaul or a third-party contract.
• Leads quality assurance for internal and third-party repairs.
• Supervises the day-to-day activity of the Maintenance Technician and makes recommendations regarding hiring, performance, and termination.
• Uses welding and cutting tools to maintain and repair equipment and enable safe operation.
• Inspects and replaces equipment parts such as engines, tires, hydraulic cylinders, etc.
• Services engines and exchanges fluids in equipment as needed.
• Closely follows safety procedures to ensure safe working conditions for themselves, plant workers, and equipment operators.
• Trains equipment operators and qualifies them for forklift operation.
• May fill in for Operations Supervisor as needed.
• Demonstrates operational excellence by knowing and applying the business requirements.
• Demonstrates customer focus and prioritization to ensure collaborator expectations are met.
• Understands the relevant business metrics and applies efficient tactics to sustain a culture of operational efficiency that produces teams of high-performing, engaged, and empowered operational leaders.
• Identifies violations, holds one-on-one conversations, and uses Consequence Leadership toolkit.
• Shows CPKC's dedication to Home SAFE through effective communication, teamwork, safety, and respect.
• Clearly defines team roles; holds accountable for objectives; rewards achievers; gives specific performance feedback.
• Builds and maintains a skilled team; fosters a motivating workplace; coordinates diverse individuals into a unified team to use their expertise; crafts local events for training and development.
• Demonstrates CPKC’s Vision, Values, and Culture through interactions with coworkers, business partners, customers, and collaborators.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of two years of continued progress and proven record in Superior Tie & Timber work, which includes at least two of the following:

• • High School diploma or GED