Rail Car Loader

Gibson Energy Inc.; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Employee Stock Ownership

Health & Dental

Mental Health Coverage

Family Building Benefit

Job summary

Rail Car Loader at Gibson Energy Inc. in Moose Jaw, SK is a full-time, permanent position focused on safe loading of refined products into rail cars. The role covers inspection, securing, placarding, and documentation, with a path for development through training programs. You will work within Moose Jaw Operations and support ongoing safety and regulatory compliance while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Safety awareness and adherence to procedures in a refinery/rail setting.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication across shifts.
• Attention to detail in inspections, loading, and documentation.
• Flexibility for on-call and safety compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rail cars before loading and ensure all fittings are secure.
• Verify belly valve positioning and wheel chocks before loading.
• Complete TDG docs and shipping paperwork accurately.
• Support continuous improvement and incident reporting.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

4th Class Power Engineering certificate (preferred)

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Rail Car Loader

Location: Moose Jaw

Job status: Full Time Permanent

Department: Moose Jaw Operations

Is this position safety sensitive: Yes

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Shift Supervisor, the Rail Car Loader is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient loading of all refined products into rail cars at the Moose Jaw Refinery. This role ensures rail cars are properly inspected, secured, placarded, documented, and prepared prior to loading and release to CP Rail.

This is a developmental role to start your career in Operations at Gibson, with opportunity for advancement upon completion of required training compentency programs.

What We Offer

We believe employees should share in the success they help create.

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities that reward your contributions and performance.
• Build long-term wealth through our Pension Plan and Employee Share Ownership Program
• Employer-paid health and dental benefits from day one
• Industry-leading mental health coverage for you and your family
• Family Building Benefit supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy journeys

Rail Car Inspection & Loading

• Inspect rail cars prior to loading to ensure all nuts, bolts, valves, caps, ladders, and fittings are secure and in proper position
• Verify belly valve positioning prior to loading
• Ensure wheel chocks are properly applied and rail cars are secured before commencing operations
• Confirm appropriate placards are installed identifying product being loaded
• Safely load correct products into designated rail cars following written procedures
• Close and secure safety gates and track areas during loading activities
• Complete required rail car inspections and checklists

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all TDG documentation and shipping paperwork is accurately completed
• Report spills, incidents, hazards, and product quality issues to the Operations Supervisor
• Use safe work permits and gas testing equipment as required
• Maintain compliance with all Company HSS&E policies and procedures
• Participate in emergency response and provide on-call support as requiredMaintain effective shift handovers to ensure operational continuity

Equipment & Operations Support

• Monitor and maintain equipment related to rail loading operations
• Perform minor maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of the rail load-out facilities
• Ensure equipment is properly isolated when not in use
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in the work area
• Obtain product samples and support quality investigations as required

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in HAZOPs and support Operational Readiness, Commissioning, and Start-up activities
• Provide operational input during project initiation and development phases
• Review PSSR documentation at turnover on behalf of facility management (as assigned)
• Identify and recommend improvements to rail loading processes
• Contribute to procedure development and documentation of institutional knowledge

What You Bring To The Role

• A certificate in 4th Class Power Engineering is perferred, or a desire to pursue the certification.
• 1+ year(s) related industry experience, either in a refinery or rail environment is preferred.
• Must have valid class 5 driver's license.
• Familiar with the location and operation, shutdown, start-up and emergency procedures of all equipment related to rail car loading is considered an asset.
• Proficient in the use of PC’s and Microsoft Windows software, including Word and Excel.
• Certified in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods preferred.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Work involves hands-on operation of equipment in an outdoor safety sensitive environment.
• Must be available for regular scheduled work hours and on-call emergency response.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, pre-employment functional fitness testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.

Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work.

Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion.

Gibson Energy Operates Through Two Main Segments

• Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
• Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products.

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties.

Our Values, The Gibson Way

The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals.

The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded
• Work it Out & Do it Together

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.