Specialist Hydrogen Locomotive Field Testing

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Specialist – Hydrogen Locomotive Field Testing is responsible for supporting the execution of mainline testing of hydrogen locomotives with the Golden, BC region. The position is responsible for supporting all aspects of the in-service testing including, but not limited to: scheduling, physical on-board monitoring, repair/modification, refueling and refueling monitoring, safety inspections, and working with the engineering technical team to drive improvements. The candidate will support coordination between hydrogen management and technical staff in addition to the mechanical locomotive, operations, procurement, and other departments. The candidate will collect and consolidate operating and performance data and prepare presentations for technical reviews with high-level stakeholders and regulators.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Project management to ensure timely testing schedules are established and executed
• Support all aspects of mainline testing high horsepower hydrogen locomotives in Golden
• Coordinate maintenance and inspections tasks with Golden mechanical
• Coordinate with refueling facility staff to ensure timely refueling
• Schedule mainline tests and inform local operations to include test locomotives in train
• Coordinate locomotive hydrogen refueling
• Ensure zero injuries and demonstrate safety leadership within operations and hydrogen
• Perform hands-on regulated inspections and repairs
• Gain knowledge of shop safety management systems (ex. lock-out, tag-out)
• Download and plot data to present results

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Diesel mechanic and/or mechanical background an asset
• Locomotive engineer or conductor qualified an asset
• Experience in railroad operations and mechanical locomotive shops
• Experience in fuel hydrogen fuel dispensing and safety practices
• Experience in zero-emission technologies including batteries, fuel cells
• Experience with AC locomotive traction systems and on-board locomotive equipment including, but not limited to: Distributed Power, Integrated Processor Modules, Relay Interface Modules, Wi-Tronix, Positive Train Control, Programmable Logic Controllers

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time 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:
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments.   All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:         

• 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.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  

• Req ID: 102280
• Department: Chief Engineer
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Golden, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 80-90%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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