Assistant Superintendent Loco Maintenance

CPKC•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Assistant Superintendent Locomotive Maintenance, provides leadership and oversight for locomotive maintenance operations to support the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of CPKC’s local and system locomotive fleet. Monitor facility plans, operational performance, and maintenance trends to ensure resources, production targets, and service requirements align with the operating plan. Ensure all maintenance and servicing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and established maintenance standards while driving continuous improvement in operational performance, reliability, and workforce productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency
10 years Railroad experience and leading front-line operations
Proven ability to drive cultural change, build accountability, and lead teams through organizational transformation
Strong coaching and leadership skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback, recognize performance, and apply appropriate corrective action when required
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities with the ability to identify root causes and resolve complex operational issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead diverse teams
Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive equipment, heavy-duty machinery, or related industrial maintenance operations
Experience working in a unionized environment and interpreting collective agreements is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and manage locomotive maintenance and servicing operations to achieve cycle-time, asset availability, reliability, and production performance targets
Ensure all locomotive inspections, servicing, repairs, and maintenance programs comply with CPKC standards, Association of American Railroads (AAR) requirements, Transport Canada (TC) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations
Manage the annual Locomotive Maintenance operating budget, ensuring effective resource utilization and cost control while meeting business objectives
Lead investigations into safety and rules violations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve compliance and reduce risk
Establish performance objectives, provide coaching and development, and drive accountability for results among frontline leaders and employees
Support employee development, talent management, and succession planning initiatives to build organizational capability and leadership strength
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, maintenance effectiveness, fleet reliability, and operational efficiency
Ensure maintenance activities and workforce management practices are administered in accordance with collective agreements, company policies, and labour relations standards
Provide tactical leadership and operational support for day-to-day locomotive maintenance activities, including local locomotive dispatch planning and resource coordination
Collaborate with Operations and Mechanical stakeholders to optimize fleet performance, ensure equipment availability, and support the Operating Plan