Supervisor Rail Testing Jobs

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Supervisor Rail Testing you will pilot ultrasonic test equipment. Supervise rail flaw detector cars over their region, providing day to day on site instruction to contractors and regional Engineering Services front line employees and provide accurate assessments of short term rail testing requirements.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversee daily cost control for the rail flaw detection program and provide advice for the development of rail flaw detection contracts and advice to the award of contracts
• Pilot the RFD nonstop trucks across BC and AB
• Required to be on call on a regular basis outside of normal business hours and workdays
• Recommend testing guidelines, frequency and equipment requirements necessary to provide cost effective rail management adhering to company and governmental standards and ensure the safe passage of trains in compliance with the SPC and Red Book by issuing the appropriate protective slow orders
• Manage the daily operation of the contracted rail flaw detection equipment. Responsibility may include obtaining required track protection during testing, deadhead movements or arranging for Conductor Pilots. Includes the supervision of contracted crews required to perform the function with respect to safety, quality of work and efficiency of operation
• Ensure all defects that are reported are marked in the field timely and checks that regional Engineering personnel are properly recording all rail failures
• Co-ordinates the operation of the Rail Flaw equipment and rail replacement crew, if required
• Maintain “Gateway” approach to rail testing and scheduling. Responsible for daily contact with the Roadmaster regarding ways to keep RFD equipment on schedule

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Calmness under fire
• Strong communicator across multiple functions
• Valid Driver’s license
• Instrumentation and testing
• Network view and understanding of network operations
• Ability to spend 2 weeks in AB/2 weeks in BC
• Experience operating in the field with Track Occupancy Permits (TOP), or willing to learn
• Information Technology
• Ability to persuade for the overall betterment of the railway in situations where individual objectives may conflict
• Coordinating/ influencing

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Competitive company pension plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Driver’s License Verification
• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Position Type: Non-Union
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Req ID: 101105
• Department: Engineering
• Job Grade: Full-Time
• % of Travel: 90-100%
• # of Positions: 1
• Country: Canada
• Location: Calgary, Alberta