Mechanical Director Car

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC•Bensenville, IL

19h•$132,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

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: As a Director, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to a team of dedicated railroad professionals, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and business standards. The ideal candidate fosters a strong safety culture, communicates with clarity and purpose, sets clear expectations, and drives accountability to achieve high ‑ performance results across the operation.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency, university degree is preferred
Minimum 10 years’ of railway maintenance experience or strong heavy industry maintenance based knowledge
Proven capabilities in driving and implementing cultural change
Ability to provide pinpointed positive and constructive feedback and apply balanced consequences
Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
Experience in a unionized environment is necessary
Ability to travel to all locations required in the territory

Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance of all train servicing, repairs, and planned program work with CPKC standards, Association of American Railroads (AAR) requirements, and Transport Canada (TC)/Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, ensuring a safe, reliable, and sustainable product is delivered to Operations.
Lead the execution of improvement strategies, implementing recommendations that enhance productivity, operational effectiveness, and long ‑ term asset reliability.
Provide leadership during train incidents within the assigned territory, directing mechanical forces to safely manage the event, minimize equipment loss or damage, restore service efficiently, and collaborate effectively with Train & Engine Operations and Engineering partners.
Manage and control the mechanical operating budget for the territory, ensuring resources are optimized and financial targets are achieved.
Drive talent development and succession planning, ensuring employees receive ongoing coaching, growth opportunities, and support to advance within the organization.
Maintain 24/7 availability to provide oversight, direction, and senior ‑ level support for safety, operational, and regional matters, delivering timely and effective communication to all internal and external stakeholders.