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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of systems, equipment, components and infrastructure related to multiple rapid transit lines across Canada. This role involves analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance system reliability. The Reliability Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, improve processes and provide recommendations to ensure high availability of all systems.
Additionally, the role is responsible for providing internal engineering and technical support services including investigative root cause analysis, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) and solution proposal using the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) methodologies.
The Reliability Engineer will be reporting to the Maintenance Director for TransitNext – Trillium Line working on the Trillium Line and based out of Ottawa. In addition, there is a supported relationship from the Manager of Asset Management working out of the Canada Line Operation and Maintenance Centre located in Richmond, BC. The Reliability Engineer will work closely with the Maintenance Managers, Supervisors, Technicians, and other internal stakeholders in supporting the Center of Excellence initiative and to provide a safe and reliable rapid transit system to passengers with a focused support for TransitNext in Ottawa.
Your role
- Conduct reliability analysis and testing.
- Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies.
- Collaborate with teams to resolve reliability issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Monitor and report on reliability metrics.
- Optimize the Life Cycle Costs (LCCs) for all assets.
- Manage, plan, design, direct, execute, implement, integrate, and administer the RAMS system related to all assets ensuring that the maintenance methodologies are suitable to meet current and future expectations for safe, reliable and clean service.
- Investigate, diagnose, and perform failure analysis of complex engineering problems and troubleshooting to locate malfunctions and faults and recommend alternate design, procedures, equipment, materials, and related matters.
- Oversee and lead incident and investigations with regards to systems, including generating reports pertaining to an incident, including securing the necessary third-party technical specialist agencies to aid in the root cause analysis of failure.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders to resolve technical issues, project issues using sound project and engineering practices.
- Engage AtkinsRéalis Engineering Team to assist with designs, tests, investigations, troubleshooting, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Provide engineering and technical support to internal stakeholders for issues pertaining to assets to ensure the successful day-to-day and long-term operation and maintenance of systems. These support activities will include such duties as inspection, analysis, troubleshooting, reporting, and making recommendations for appropriate engineering changes where necessary. Review for adequacy the Preventive and Corrective maintenance schedules and activities required to maintain assets.
- Develop specifications, statements of work and potential contractors to support project work outside the organization's capability. Assist in establishing and managing contracts as required.
- Investigate and review industry developments and recommend application as appropriate
- Support business case development and manage the implementation of best practice and new technology.
- Gather system data and compile reports as required to meet contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and other internal requirements as required.
Safety Aspects:
This role has significant oversight associated with scheduling and planning safe work. The incumbent is expected to follow Company Policy relative to all matters pertaining to the safety and ensure that Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) are established, deployed, and followed prior to executing any tasks or work. Safety Leadership is expected in this role.
Environmental Aspects:
This role has no Significant Environmental Aspects associated with it, but the incumbent is expected to follow Company Policy relative to all matters pertaining to the environment.
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-132603
Salary range
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About you
- Engineering Degree and registration, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia and/or Province of Ontario.
- Two to three years' experience in reliability engineering, or similar discipline.
- Proficiency in reliability analysis tools.
- Experience working on large transportation operations and maintenance projects is preferred.
- Experience in an asset management and/or maintenance role is preferred
- Experience in Project Management with Professional designation is an asset.
- A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Required:
- Engineering experience in a field relevant to this role
- Experience and skills in using computerized systems and current software used in the Engineering field.
- Organized and methodical approach to problem solving with strong analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Strong skills associated with Work order (CMMS) Systems and FRACAS analysis.
- Strong MS Office skills.
- Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations.
Please submit your cover letter clearly indicating how your experience aligns with this role and include your salary requirements along with your CV.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Ontario specific
Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
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