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Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger.

Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Reliability Specialist applies reliability engineering principles and data-driven analysis to improve locomotive performance, reduce failures, and optimize maintenance practices. This role identifies opportunities to enhance asset reliability and availability while minimizing total cost of ownership. The position provides technical expertise and recommendations to locomotive fleet managers on maintenance strategies, asset health, and lifecycle planning.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Reliability Specialist supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective fleet operations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Analyze locomotive fleet performance, reliability trends, and failure data to identify root causes and develop maintenance, overhaul, and component rebuild strategies

Support proactive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to improve locomotive reliability, availability, and overall fleet performance

Conduct root cause investigations using reliability engineering methodologies, 5 Whys, and statistical analysis techniques

Develop and communicate technical instructions, maintenance policies, quality alerts, and reliability improvement initiatives

Monitor compliance with maintenance standards, work scopes, and repair specifications across mechanical shops and overhaul programs





Evaluate component and supplier performance through data analysis, audits, inspections, and field assessments to ensure quality and reliability requirements are met

Partner with Mechanical field operations to investigate defects, support troubleshooting efforts, and provide reliability engineering expertise

Assess the effectiveness of preventative and predictive maintenance programs and recommend improvements to optimize asset performance and lifecycle costs

Represent CPKC on industry committees and support the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, standards, and best practices that enhance locomotive reliability

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

2 years minimum of demonstrated locomotive maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience with strong technical expertise in locomotive systems.

Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, failure analysis, and asset performance management

Training and experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; Six Sigma certification or experience is considered an asset

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex reliability and performance data

Proficiency with reliability, maintenance, and asset management software, CAD applications, remote diagnostic systems, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI)

Self-motivated team player with strong communication skills and the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,



24/7 operating environment while supporting cross-functional teams and field operations

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation

Criminal history check

Education verification

Professional references

Driver’s license verification and driving history

BECOMING A RAILROADER

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

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.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal prospect/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants 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 Color (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: 106526

Department: Mechanical Loco

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

📌 Specialist, Reliability Electrical Subsystem (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Pacific Railway
📍 Winnipeg