Mechanical Engineer Full-time Job

 

 

Canadian Pacific Railway

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain, inspect, service, test and repairs all systems on locomotives, mobile equipment and vehicles used in plant, yard and road service;

• Services locomotive cabs which include cleaning/washing cab walls, windows, floors and servicing of locomotive toilets compartment and toilets;

• Make the evaluation of parts for reuse, repair or replacement;

• Work to blueprints, schematic drawings, service manual and other like information. Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment;

• Perform non-structural welding, (i.e. Tacking);

• Perform adjustment and calibration to mechanical components;

• Perform modification and construct mechanical assemblies;

• Perform maintenance and low voltage repairs of Locomotive electrical systems;

• Use various hand and power hand tools;

• Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments;

• Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalence Diploma;

• Must have completed previous apprenticeship and ability to provide proof of apprenticeship;

• Must have 6 years practical or general experience in mentioned apprenticeship applicable to the trade or possess a Unifor Local Journeyman/Journeywomen 101R card;

• Preference will be given to those who posses Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanics Certification, Journeyman Automotive Technician Certification, and Journeyman Electrician Certification;

• Strong problem solving and computer skills;

• Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete job;

• Will be required to obtain all CP certification pertaining to specific tasks and assignments;

• CP operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; must be able to work on various shifts and days off.

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.
In this challenging role you will be a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventative and corrective maintenance to Locomotives