Trainmaster: Lead Rail Ops & Safety

Canadian Pacific Railway; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Trainmaster to oversee yard and road traffic, ensuring safe, cost-effective execution of the LOSP and OP. You will lead a team, coach Train & Engine personnel, and maintain safety and operational standards across terminals.

The role requires conductor experience or similar railway background, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work varied shifts. You will contribute to safety culture and efficiency in a dynamic North American network.

Qualifications

• Conductor experience required; locomotive engineer qualification is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2+ years’ supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is an asset.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions.
• Read and understand safety instructions and operating rules in English.

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 supervision of personnel.
• 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.
• Handle investigations per company policies and collective bargaining agreement and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation.
• 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 CROR/GCOR certifications as required.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Railway ops knowledge

Tools

GCOR knowledge

CROR knowledge

MS Excel

Job description

CPKC is seeking a Trainmaster to oversee yard and road traffic, ensuring safe, cost-effective execution of the LOSP and OP. You will lead a team, coach Train & Engine personnel, and maintain safety and operational standards across terminals.

The role requires conductor experience or similar railway background, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work varied shifts. You will contribute to safety culture and efficiency in a dynamic North American network.