Specialist, Reliability Electrical Subsystem

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Start Date:

9/24/26

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

5 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

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