Specialist, Locomotive Design - Calgary, Canada - Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific

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Calgary, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Specialist Locomotive Designs' primary function is to improve the return on locomotive assets by developing and implementing locomotive design strategies for their specific use by class, type, corridor, etc.

Interface with various departments within the organization including:
Service Design, Transportation Execution team, Train & Engine teams, Mechanical Services, and Strategic Sourcing team (fuel).

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Develop, implement, and accurately represent the locomotive design strategy which supports the Operating Plan (OP), Local Operating Plan (LOP) and Unit Bulk Demand trains while achieving corporate productivity, service commitments, and reducing overall locomotive costs
Provide ongoing analysis and develop recommendations for fleet sizing requirements based on train design requirements, forecasted train starts, fleet capacity, and use
Perform periodic Yard and Local (LOP) locomotive reviews in concert with T&E and Operations Centres to optimize the use of the yard and local locomotive fleets
Maintain accurate records of the locomotive requirements in LOP and OP, as well as locomotives in Low GTM services
Develop fueling strategies to reduce fuel costs, maximize fueling range while minimizing train delay and locomotive dwell throughout the network
Provide input to train design changes and the weekly Changes to Base Plan broadcasts
Provide adhoc analysis and recommendations for specific requests with respect to the use and supply of specific locomotive fleets
Monitor Locomotive Consist Compliance against the actual locomotive profile design and provides feedback to the Operations Centres and Mechanical Services
Communicate Locomotive and train design issues to Transportation Execution and Service Design teams
Complete analysis on the use of specific locomotive fleets to determine if the fleet types are being utilized in the correct services.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

University degree in business or related field
Prior experience in CP Operations/Transportation and Service Design departments considered an asset
Working knowledge of CP's network and general train design
Knowledge of various classes of locomotive equipment including haulage ratings and fuel consumption
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Thorough knowledge of TC, FRA and Environmental locomotives regulations
Proficient or previous experience with CP Systems & Dashboards including: Railway Performance Monitoring (RPM), Locomotive Operations, Locomotive Management & Planning Tool (LMP), Traffic Analysis Dashboard, Train Performance Dashboard, NEXUS, TYES
Previous knowledge or experience with basic arithmetic and equivalent competency
Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence stratum 3, 4, 5 leaders
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Must be able to work independently with mínimal supervision
Must be comfortable delivering presentations to groups.

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension plan
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Performance Incentive Program
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Parttime Studies Program
Flexible Work Environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

Background Investigation: