Trainmaster: Lead Rail Operations & Safety

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; East Side (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City seeks a Trainmaster to coordinate and ensure safe, cost-effective yard-and-road operations within the LOSP/OP framework. You will lead by example to foster a strong safety culture and coach Train & Engine personnel.

Responsibilities include supervising train movements, safety leadership, investigations, inventory control, and occasional train operation. Proficiency in MS Office is required; rail qualifications and flexibility across shifts are assets.

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.
• Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English.
• 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 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

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety culture

Railway conductor experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City seeks a Trainmaster to coordinate and ensure safe, cost-effective yard-and-road operations within the LOSP/OP framework. You will lead by example to foster a strong safety culture and coach Train & Engine personnel.

Responsibilities include supervising train movements, safety leadership, investigations, inventory control, and occasional train operation. Proficiency in MS Office is required; rail qualifications and flexibility across shifts are assets.