About this role
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Promote a culture of safety by consistently demonstrating safe work practices, complying with FRA, GCOR, GOI, host railway requirements, and company safety policies.
- Identify, protect, and report hazards, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and support workplace incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Maintain required certifications, including company-provided First Aid, and proactively address risks that may impact team members, guests, partners, or operations.
- Model accountability and sound judgment when making decisions in safety-sensitive environments.
Operations & Equipment Availability
- Support the successful execution of operating plans by ensuring equipment readiness and availability.
- Assist with safe train movements, switching activities, and railway operations, including operating handbrakes, track switches, derails, air hoses, HEP cables, and water connections.
- Execute materials handling strategies and effectively utilize available resources to meet operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate and timely communication, documentation, and reporting to support informed decision making and operational effectiveness.
- Adapt to changing priorities, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute ideas that enhance efficiency and reliability.
Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability
- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, service, and repair railcars, locomotives, facilities, and related equipment.
- Read and interpret schematics, manuals, technical drawings, and maintenance instructions to diagnose issues and complete repairs.
- Execute preventative maintenance and reliability programs while ensuring work orders are completed to established quality and brand standards.
- Respond to service failures, support cross-functional repairs, and collaborate with contractors and internal partners to resolve equipment issues efficiently.
- Utilize tools, equipment, and technology effectively while continuously seeking improvements to maintenance processes and service delivery.
Team Collaboration & Development
- Foster positive working relationships by communicating openly, sharing relevant information, and supporting team decisions.
- Provide on-the-job coaching, guidance, and technical support to team members and contractors while contributing to a collaborative and respectful work environment.
- Seek feedback, participate in development initiatives, expand technical expertise, and support knowledge sharing across teams.
- Demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and a solutions-focused approach when addressing challenges and changing operational needs.
What You Bring
- Strong commitment to safety, accountability, and quality workmanship.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose problems, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to build trust, collaborate across functions, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Adaptability, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to embrace change and identify innovative ways of working.
- Proficiency with computer applications and maintenance-related technologies.
- Understanding of mechanical systems including electrical and refrigeration systems.
- Experience with fabrication, welding, millwork, locomotive maintenance, railcar maintenance, railroad operations, or 480VAC three-phase electrical systems is considered an asset.
Experience & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment, including forklifts, cranes, or similar equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe use of hand and power tools.
- Journeyman or Master Trades Qualification is an asset.
- Previous qualification under Railway Operating Rules is an asset.
- First Aid Certification is an asset.
- Ability to travel regularly, work extended shifts in a 24/7 operation, perform physically demanding work, and work in both indoor and outdoor environments.