Rail Operations Trainmaster: Yard & Road Leader

Canadian Pacific Railway; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

CPKC is hiring a Trainmaster to optimize yard and road operations, develop and coordinate daily terminal plans, and lead safety culture across the terminal and mainline. The role requires supervising personnel, coaching Train & Engine employees, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The successful candidate will oversee train movements, manage inventory, and may operate trains while maintaining required certifications under CROR/GCOR regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Railway experience as a conductor is required; locomotive engineer qualification is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is an asset.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions.
• Leadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement.
• Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to identify root cause and resolve issues.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to enhance yard and road fluidity to LOSP/OP.
• Oversee train movements within yard/mainline ensuring safe execution of LOSP/OP.
• Accountable for safety, service, productivity and financial metrics for the terminal.
• Lead safety compliance and promote a culture of safety.
• Handle investigations per company policies and bargaining agreement, implement corrective actions.
• Conduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety-related activities.
• Manage inventory for terminals and line of road.
• Coach and mentor Train & Engine employees.
• Occasionally operate trains and maintain CROR/GCOR certifications as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Railway operations

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CROR

GCOR

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Job description

CPKC is hiring a Trainmaster to optimize yard and road operations, develop and coordinate daily terminal plans, and lead safety culture across the terminal and mainline. The role requires supervising personnel, coaching Train & Engine employees, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The successful candidate will oversee train movements, manage inventory, and may operate trains while maintaining required certifications under CROR/GCOR regulations.