Assistant Trainmaster - Red Deer, Canada - Canadian Pacific
Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
As the Assistant Trainmaster you will assist in the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, organizing and executing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and cost-effective manner which maximizes fluidity and achieves Local Service Operating Plan (LOSP) and Operating Plan (OP) compliance on a daily basis.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Direct yard processes to fulfill customer car orders, Customer Service Operations instructions and Mechanical and Engineering requests for car movement and placement
- Accountable for delivering instructions for train movements within terminal to Dispatching and Operating crews
- Assist in the coordination of all train movements within the yard and on the mainline
- Accountable for asset utilization within the terminal
- Accountable for expedited train movement to reduce and meet terminal dwell time
- Update times, delays and variances in NEXUS/Yard Planner on a continuous basis (as required)
- Validate mechanical requirements are met for car repair spotting and inspection to maximize track availability
- Communicate with employees for all safety initiatives and blitz's required in the terminal
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete and properly communicated to the next Assistant Trainmaster on shift
- Resolve noncompliance crew issues and/or opportunities for process improvement, or escalate to the Trainmaster as appropriate
- Trouble shoot daily problems and concerns and resolve by implementing action plans and standard process
- Perform efficiency tests and other safety activities to meet required standards
- Review workload for LSOP assignments to ensure maximum production and efficiency of assignments
- Contribute to the overall execution of the LSOP and OP through active supervision
- Accountable for inventory management of terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility
- Assist in crew transportation to and from trains, away from home terminal hotels and for over the road requirements
- Accountable for Transfer of Liability (TOL) notification (as required)
- Accountable for notification and escalation of customer delays
- Responsible for job / safety briefings of the crews
- May be assigned Train & Engine employees to mentor and coach through active observation and providing feedback
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a High School diploma or GED
- Must have previous railway experience
- Previous operations related experience would be considered an asset
- Must be able to understand the Operating Plan & Local Service Operating Plan and compliance to it as it pertains to the yard
- Qualified Locomotive Engineer is an asset
- Must become Conductor or Engineer qualified and occasionally operate trains
- Must be or become rules qualified (CROR
- Canadian Rail Operating Rules)
- Must maintain certifications and licenses (i.e. Engineer Certification)
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must have strong computer skills
- Must be detailed orientated
- Must have strong attention to detail skills
- Ability to understand and work with collective agreements and other applicable regulations
- Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
- Willing to be available as required on a 7x24 basis
WHAT CP 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
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.
Medical Requirements:
Background Investigation:
- Criminal history check
- Reference check
- Driver's License Verification
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.
- Req ID: 100544
- Department: Operations Prairie North Division
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Red Deer, Alberta
- Country: Canada
- # of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
- Job Available to: Internal & External
- Deadline to apply: 07/31/2023
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