Equipment Maintenance Supervisor – Rail Operations

Canadian Pacific Railway; Minnesota City (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway seeks a proactive Supervisor of Work Equipment to lead repair and maintenance of locomotives and fleet in a defined territory. You will oversee planners, coordinate preventive work, and drive reliability while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires a track record in railway equipment maintenance, strong leadership, and proficiency with CPKC systems such as SAP. A safety-first mindset and ability to manage resources in a 24/7 operation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in railway work equipment maintenance.
• Journeyman Certificate as heavy-duty mechanic preferred.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with CPKC systems (e.g., SAP).
• Ability to lead a team and manage priorities in a safety-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintainers to ensure equipment reliability as directed by the Manager of Work Equipment.
• Schedule and oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for vehicles and equipment with accurate follow-ups.
• Prepare and organize detailed condition reports for all work equipment in the region.
• Mentor and coach staff to improve skills, efficiency, and performance.
• Ensure adherence to CPKC safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor financial results and keep within assigned budgets and goals.
• Track inventory to safety stock levels and support downtime reduction and efficiency.

Skills

Team management

Strong computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Certificate (heavy-duty mechanic)

Tools

CPKC SAP

Job description

Canadian Pacific Railway seeks a proactive Supervisor of Work Equipment to lead repair and maintenance of locomotives and fleet in a defined territory. You will oversee planners, coordinate preventive work, and drive reliability while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires a track record in railway equipment maintenance, strong leadership, and proficiency with CPKC systems such as SAP. A safety-first mindset and ability to manage resources in a 24/7 operation are essential.