Rail Operations Specialist - Kamloops, Canada - Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer

Verified Company

Kamloops, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Purpose
Rocky Mountaineer is the world's largest privately owned luxury passenger rail service.

We are committed to living our values:
Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager, Rail Operations, the Rail Operations Specialist is an integral team member of Rocky Mountaineer's Operations Centre.

The Rail Operations Specialist is the central communication link between all departments involved in the movement of RM trains and coordination of yard switching.

As a Rocky Mountaineer team member, you will be working alongside a diverse group of people who are committed to working together, supporting our values and ensuring we are always on brand as a world class luxury rail tour company.

What we offer:

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Year-end retention bonus of $1,000.

00 will be offered (conditions will apply):

Competitive Wage
Friends & Family Discounts for rail journeys and merchandise
100% employer paid extended health and dental and vision
Employer RRSP Matching Program
Bonus Program
3 weeks vacation to start
High performing and supportive team
Fun team events like BBQ and carwash fundraiser, golf tournaments, annual Christmas party, and more

Key Areas of Accountability

Ensures the safe, efficient and on time performance of RM trains
Ensures train consists support demand and facilitate job briefings to maximize yard efficiencies
Coordinate optimal arrival and departure times of RM trains with other departments
Provide guidance and support on escalation protocol for incident recovery and reporting
Communicate expected operating conditions with Train Manager & Operations Centre team
Produce train performance reports, and continual train performance updates
Manage Operations Emergency Line and incident reporting/recording
Participates on operations performance conference calls with Host Railways

Safety

Comply with all Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR), and General Operating Instructions (GOI) and all other safety policies, procedures & rules
Identify, protect & report safety hazards to management & OH&S Committee
Meet or exceed safety and security requirements

Operations

Support the successful execution of the Operating Plan
Lead the movements of RM trains & rail equipment
Will require the ability to train for and perform switching duties
Support operational and equipment availability requirements
Support Operations and Mechanical requirements in the Operations Centre
Support EOC requirements
Support operational targets and metrics
May be required to connect/disconnect HEP cables

Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licenses

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License
Postsecondary education in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Experience/Skills

Exemplary communication skills in providing direction/correction to team members
Strong time management, organizational and multitasking skills

Qualified Railroad

RTC, Locomotive Engineer, Conductor an asset
Railway operating experience, preferred
Supervisory experience, an asset
High attention to detail, time management and manage competing priorities
Advanced decisionmaking, problem solving, critical thinking skills in high pressure situations
Strong coordination and organizational skills
High attention to detail with a desire to maintain brand standards
Able to take personal accountability, be adaptable, and be a problem solver
Able to work crossfunctionally

Work Environment