Senior Mechanical Ops Leader, Rail & Safety

CPKC; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive benefits

Competitive company pension and/or退休计划

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive program

Annual sitness subsidy

Part-time studiespProgram

Job summary

CPKC in Jackson, Mississippi, seeks a Manager Mechanical to lead safety-focused railway operations and maintenance activities. The role requires extensive railway experience and the ability to drive safety, productivity, and accountability across terminals.

You will oversee staffing, incident response, and training, while ensuring inspections and repairs meet standards. A strong leader with a clear decision-making ability is essential for success in this safety-sensitive role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of working knowledge in railway operations (road, yard, locomotive, mechanical).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to work all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe shop operations through the safety scorecard and safety framework sessions at terminals.
• Ensure emergency response readiness within the territory.
• Provide leadership and support to managers in the field in assigned shops.
• Develop staffing levels at each terminal.
• Drive operational performance targets.
• Drive car repair productivity through repair team capacity utilization.
• Resolve escalations from terminals.
• Validate and drive compliance with decision and escalation guidelines.
• Drive trainyard performance and ensure yard service employees meet train repairs daily.
• Ensure train inspections meet standards and are logged.

Skills

Railway operations experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CPKC in Jackson, Mississippi, seeks a Manager Mechanical to lead safety-focused railway operations and maintenance activities. The role requires extensive railway experience and the ability to drive safety, productivity, and accountability across terminals.

You will oversee staffing, incident response, and training, while ensuring inspections and repairs meet standards. A strong leader with a clear decision-making ability is essential for success in this safety-sensitive role.