Specialist, Reliability Electrical Subsystem

CPKC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Reliability Specialist to improve locomotive performance and reduce failures through data-driven analysis and reliability engineering principles.

You will work with fleet managers and cross-functional teams to optimize maintenance strategies, lifecycle planning, and asset health while ensuring safety and efficiency across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of locomotive maintenance/reliability/engineering experience.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles and asset performance management.
• RCA methodologies; Six Sigma is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Proficiency with reliability/maintenance/asset management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze locomotive fleet performance, reliability trends, and failure data to identify root causes and develop maintenance strategies.
• Support proactive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to improve reliability and fleet performance.
• Conduct root cause investigations using RCA methodologies; apply 5 Whys and statistics.
• Develop and communicate technical instructions, maintenance policies, and reliability improvements.
• Monitor compliance with maintenance standards across shops and overhaul programs.
• Evaluate component and supplier performance through data analysis and audits.

Skills

Reliability principles

RCA (Root Cause Analysis)

Six Sigma

Data analysis

CAD

Remote diagnostics

Power BI

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Power BI

Remote diagnostic systems

Job description

Posting Start Date: 9/24/26

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Reliability Specialist applies reliability engineering principles and data-driven analysis to improve locomotive performance, reduce failures, and optimize maintenance practices. This role identifies opportunities to enhance asset reliability and availability while minimizing total cost of ownership. The position provides technical expertise and recommendations to locomotive fleet managers on maintenance strategies, asset health, and lifecycle planning. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Reliability Specialist supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective fleet operations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Analyze locomotive fleet performance, reliability trends, and failure data to identify root causes and develop maintenance, overhaul, and component rebuild strategies
• Support proactive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to improve locomotive reliability, availability, and overall fleet performance
• Conduct root cause investigations using reliability engineering methodologies, 5 Whys, and statistical analysis techniques
• Develop and communicate technical instructions, maintenance policies, quality alerts, and reliability improvement initiatives
• Monitor compliance with maintenance standards, work scopes, and repair specifications across mechanical shops and overhaul programs
• Evaluate component and supplier performance through data analysis, audits, inspections, and field assessments to ensure quality and reliability requirements are met
• Partner with Mechanical field operations to investigate defects, support troubleshooting efforts, and provide reliability engineering expertise
• Assess the effectiveness of preventative and predictive maintenance programs and recommend improvements to optimize asset performance and lifecycle costs
• Represent CPKC on industry committees and support the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, standards, and best practices that enhance locomotive reliability

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5 years minimum of demonstrated locomotive maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience with strong technical expertise in locomotive systems.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, failure analysis, and asset performance management
• Training and experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; Six Sigma certification or experience is considered an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex reliability and performance data
• Proficiency with reliability, maintenance, and asset management software, CAD applications, remote diagnostic systems, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI)
• Self-motivated team player with strong communication skills and the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 operating environment while supporting cross-functional teams and field operations

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

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.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106526
• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External