Rail Car Loader
Rail Car Loader 1
Location: Moose Jaw
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: Moose Jaw Operations
Is this position safety sensitive: Yes
Apply today! Application deadline is February 25, 2026 at 11:59pm MST
At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Shift Supervisor, the Rail Car Loader is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient loading of all refined products into rail cars at the Moose Jaw Refinery. This role ensures rail cars are properly inspected, secured, placarded, documented, and prepared prior to loading and release to CP Rail.
This is a developmental role to start your career in Operations at Gibson, with opportunity for advancement upon completion of required training compentency programs.
What You'll Be Doing
Rail Car Inspection & Loading
- Inspect rail cars prior to loading to ensure all nuts, bolts, valves, caps, ladders, and fittings are secure and in proper position
- Verify belly valve positioning prior to loading
- Ensure wheel chocks are properly applied and rail cars are secured before commencing operations
- Confirm appropriate placards are installed identifying product being loaded
- Safely load correct products into designated rail cars following written procedures
- Close and secure safety gates and track areas during loading activities
- Complete required rail car inspections and checklists
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all TDG documentation and shipping paperwork is accurately completed
- Report spills, incidents, hazards, and product quality issues to the Operations Supervisor
- Use safe work permits and gas testing equipment as required
- Maintain compliance with all Company HSS&E policies and procedures
- Participate in emergency response and provide on-call support as required
- Maintain effective shift handovers to ensure operational continuity
Equipment & Operations Support
- Monitor and maintain equipment related to rail loading operations
- Perform minor maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of the rail load-out facilities
- Ensure equipment is properly isolated when not in use
- Maintain high housekeeping standards in the work area
- Obtain product samples and support quality investigations as required
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Participate in HAZOPs and support Operational Readiness, Commissioning, and Start-up activities
- Provide operational input during project initiation and development phases
- Review PSSR documentation at turnover on behalf of facility management (as assigned)
- Identify and recommend improvements to rail loading processes
- Contribute to procedure development and documentation of institutional knowledge
Qualifications
- Certified in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods preferred.
- 1+ year(s) related industry experience, either in a refinery or rail environment is preferred
- Familiar with the location and operation, shutdown, start-up and emergency procedures of all equipment related to rail car loading.
- Proficient in the use of PC’s and Microsoft Windows software, including Word and Excel.
- A certificate in 4th Class Power Engineering is considered an asset, or a desire to pursue the certification.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Work involves hands-on operation of equipment in an outdoor environment.
- Must be available for regular scheduled work hours and on-call emergency response.
- This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, pre-employment functional fitness testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.
About the Company
Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion.
Gibson Energy operates through two main segments:
- Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
- Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products.
Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties.
Our Values, The Gibson Way
The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals.
The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!
- Contribute & Add Value Everyday
- Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient
- Stay Focused & Open-Minded
- Work it Out & Do it Together
This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way
For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com
