Trainmaster

CPKC•Beaumont, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trainmaster delivers efficient movement of traffic within road territory and the yard-terminal by developing, coordinating, and ensuring completion of the daily yard-terminal and road operating plan in a safe and cost-effective manner. The role leads by example to build a strong safety culture and coaches employees on operational standards. The Trainmaster is accountable for safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics for the terminal and may occasionally operate trains while maintaining required certifications and licenses.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency.
Previous railway experience as a conductor is required.
Valid driver’s license.
Availability to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in all weather conditions.
Leadership presence and commitment to career advancement.
Strong troubleshooting skills, including identifying root causes and resolving complex issues.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations.
Excellent communication skills, including providing clear and concise instructions over the radio.
Ability to read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations, and other written or printed material in English.

Nice To Haves

Locomotive engineer qualification.
At least two years of supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment.
Experience conducting investigations and analyzing, understanding, and resolving local issues related to interpretation of variances from operating protocols.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve yard and road fluidity and achieve the Local Service Operating Plan (LOSP) and Operating Plan (OP).
Oversee train movements within the yard and on the mainline, ensuring safe, tactical execution of the LOSP and OP through active supervision and cross-department communication.
Manage safety, service, productivity, and financial metrics for the terminal.
Lead terminal safety compliance, provide corrective actions as needed, and participate in safety discussions.
Conduct investigations according to company policies and the collective bargaining agreement, and recommend corrective action plans.
Conduct efficiency tests, train rides, and other safety-related activities; attend derailments, incidents, or injuries when on duty as required.
Manage inventory for terminals and line-of-road areas within the assigned responsibility.
Coach and mentor Train & Engine employees.
Occasionally operate trains and maintain required industry certifications and licenses, including CROR or GCOR and engineer qualifications as applicable.