Field Signal & Communications Technician

Canadian Pacific Railway; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Performance bonus

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Field Signal & Communications professional to install, maintain, and repair Train Control Systems and Grade Crossing Warning Systems across outdoor environments. You will diagnose electronics with meters and scopes, and perform software-related tasks to keep systems current.

The role requires a High School diploma (post-secondary preferred), a valid GROL or equivalent certification, and licensing to operate company vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Valid FCC GROL or equivalent certification required (e.g., ISCET).
• Valid Driver’s License required to operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to respond to emergent work outside normal hours.
• Ability to occasionally work at heights such as ladders and signal masts.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, inspect and repair Train Control Systems and Grade Crossing Warning Systems per FRA requirements.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment using meters, scopes, and diagnostic software.
• Perform software-related tasks: diagnostics, software burning, upload/download, event log retrieval.
• Manage repair/return process for defective circuit cards and components through vendors.
• Complete FRA test/inspection reports and documentation accurately.
• Provide technical support to Signal Maintainers, Signal Crews, Testmen and others as needed.
• Develop knowledge of Grade Crossing Warning System equipment (HXP, GCP, PMD) and Train Control Systems (VHLC, VPI, Electro Logic, Microlok).
• Work outdoors in varying weather while interpreting and correcting circuit drawings and standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Train Control Systems

Signal equipment knowledge

Software diagnostics

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Meters

Oscilloscopes

Computers/tools for diagnostics

Job description

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Field Signal & Communications professional to install, maintain, and repair Train Control Systems and Grade Crossing Warning Systems across outdoor environments. You will diagnose electronics with meters and scopes, and perform software-related tasks to keep systems current.

The role requires a High School diploma (post-secondary preferred), a valid GROL or equivalent certification, and licensing to operate company vehicles.