Rail Operations Lead: Safety & Yard Mastery

Canadian Pacific Railway; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive benefits

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway in Corinth, MS seeks a Trainmaster to drive safe, efficient movement of traffic within yards and the road network. You will develop and coordinate daily operating plans, supervise crews, and foster a proactive safety culture.

You will oversee train movements, manage safety metrics, and mentor Train & Engine personnel while ensuring regulatory compliance across US/Canada operations. This is a safety-critical, on-site leadership role with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Previous railway experience as a conductor, required. Locomotive engineer qualification is an asset
• Valid driver’s license
• 2+ years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is an asset
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Leadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement
• Strong troubleshooting skills; drill down to understand root cause and resolve complex issues
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations
• Excellent communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
• Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Previous experience conducting investigations; analyzing, understanding, and resolving local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols, an asset
• Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance yard and road fluidity to achieve LOSP and OP
• Oversee all train movements within the yard and mainline ensuring safe, tactical execution of the LOSP and OP through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments
• Accountable for safety, service, productivity and financial metrics for their terminal
• Lead safety compliance within the terminal, providing corrective actions as needed to uphold standards, engage in safety discussions to promote a culture of safety
• Handle investigations in accordance with company policies and collective bargaining agreement and recommend corrective action plans
• Conduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation; and may be required to attend derailments/incidents/injuries when on duty
• Responsible for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility
• Coach and mentor Train & Engine employees
• Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (CROR for Canada, GCOR for U.S., Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Team mentoring

Radio communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CROR knowledge

GCOR knowledge

Job description

Canadian Pacific Railway in Corinth, MS seeks a Trainmaster to drive safe, efficient movement of traffic within yards and the road network. You will develop and coordinate daily operating plans, supervise crews, and foster a proactive safety culture.

You will oversee train movements, manage safety metrics, and mentor Train & Engine personnel while ensuring regulatory compliance across US/Canada operations. This is a safety-critical, on-site leadership role with opportunities for professional