Specialist - Hydrogen Locomotive Field Testing

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The Specialist – Hydrogen Locomotive Field Testing is responsible for supporting the execution of mainline testing of hydrogen-powered locomotives in the British Columbia and Alberta regions. This role supports all aspects of locomotive field testing, including scheduling, onboard monitoring, inspections, repairs, modifications, refueling activities, safety compliance, data analysis, and coordination with engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, and external vendors. The position plays a critical role in advancing CPKC's hydrogen locomotive program and zero-emission rail technology initiatives.

• Manage and coordinate testing schedules to ensure field testing activities are executed on time
• Support all aspects of mainline testing for high-horsepower hydrogen locomotives
• Monitor locomotive performance during in-service testing
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and inspection activities with mechanical teams
• Work with refueling facility personnel to ensure locomotives are fueled safely and efficiently
• Schedule test locomotives for train assignments and coordinate with local operations teams
• Perform and support hydrogen refueling operations and monitoring
• Conduct hands‑on inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety procedures and regulations
• Develop working knowledge of shop safety management systems, including lockout/tagout procedures
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify performance improvements and resolve technical issues
• Work with vendors to integrate locomotive control systems and onboard technologies
• Collect, download, analyze, and present operational and performance data
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for leadership, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering or similar field
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing data analysis and detailed performance evaluations
• Experience working in railroad operations and locomotive maintenance environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word Ability to travel domestically and respond to occasional after-hours or weekend operational requirements
• Valid driver’s license

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part‑time studies program

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

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.

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business  may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/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
• Department:
  Strategic Planning & Corporate Services
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type:
  Non-Union
• Location:
  
  Golden, British Columbia
• Country:
  Canada
• % of Travel: 40-50%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to:
  Internal & External