Specialist, Locomotive Design

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Canadian Pacific Full time

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:

  • 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.


  • Req ID: 100999
  • Department: Market Strategy & Asset Management
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Position Type: Non-Union
  • Location: Calgary, Alberta
  • Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0-10%

- # of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 4

  • Job Available to: Internal & External
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