Field Technician

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the implementation of proactive and predictive running and overhaul fleet maintenance strategies and fleet reliability improvement programs for all critical locomotive subsystems through the use of hands-on knowledge and experience
• Distribute communications and technical instructions (work scopes, technical tips, quality alerts and other bulletins) for new maintenance policies, reliability improvement programs and other modifications
• Audit shop compliance of documented work scopes, maintenance policies and processes for all fleets, programs and component repairs
• Assist & provide feedback to the management team and craft employees on locomotive troubleshooting and repair strategies
• Offer overall technical support at the facility for all locomotive fleets and systems, including PTC, RCLS and also as required be available to assist other facilities with issues that need immediate attention
• Provide the mechanical shop with technical, on-site support and training as required for program implementation and / or new technology
• As required, evaluate new locomotive technologies to support locomotive reliability
• Oversee and support on-site, on-the-job training for craft employees, including apprentice rotation and qualification, and training on new fleets, programs and technology
• Work with T&E when locomotive problems arise & operator error is identified during the drill down
• Be responsible for hands on training to new hires and cross functional training in conjunction with technical training;

Get heavily involved in troubleshooting at the shop level to ensure employees are successful in fail mode identification and correction

• Provide guidance on Locomotive modifications and upgrades as well as troubleshooting
• Guide and support locomotive operation testing
• Give support and feedback to reliability team on failure trends and on locomotive modifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalence Diploma; post-secondary an asset
• 10-15 years field experience in locomotive maintenance on GE and EMD locomotive fleets
• Field experience on North American locomotive maintenance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
• SAP Plant Maintenance an asset
• Strong coaching skills
• Strong locomotive background; electrical & mechanical
• Bilingual, with the ability to communicate both written and verbally in English and French

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
30+ days ago