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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Infrastructure Technician is responsible for the Trillium Infrastructure and Sub-system. Technicians carrying out comprehensive preventative and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, recovery and repair service to the Trillium Line Electrical systems, Signaling & Train Control systems and Rail Communication systems & associated equipment including but not limited to Data communication and computer Network, SCADA, Fiber Optic Transmission, Public address, Emergency Telephone systems, Radio systems, CCTV, various messaging signs and public information display, security systems, Fire Detection Alarm and Intrusion Detection systems, ensuring that these systems are operating at a high standard of safety and reliability. The technician will also participate in inspections and maintenance related to infrastructure assets.
The Technician maintains the systems assets and related support equipment in accordance with procedures, engineering drawings and specifications, and is proficient in the operation and maintenance of shop equipment and instruments.
The Technician also provides first line maintenance response to help maintain a high quality, safe and efficient transit service; is involved in the installation, testing and commissioning of asset modifications or new asset implementation. Inspects and approves work undertaken by contractors or sub-system suppliers. Recommend and implement measures to improve asset performance.
The Signaling Communication and Electrical technician will report directly to the Wayside Maintenance Supervisor.
Safety Critical Position:
This position is safety critical. Fitness for duty is a requirement of the position.
Your role
- Apply strictly all SNC and local EHS rules.
- Execution of the predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance including but not limited to signaling, communications and electrical system.
- Follow written procedures, engineering drawings and instructions to execute preventative maintenance, modification and corrective maintenance as required or directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Complete work orders, checklists, tracking sheets and all necessary documentation clearly and on time.
- Support specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal/external supplier.
- Perform and plan preventative maintenance following written procedures, keep records of the results and report all defects found.
- Prioritize work within a shift to minimize unavailability and ensure that assigned work is completed in a timely manner.
- Liaise/coordinate with subcontractors and client to carry out maintenance or inspections for related sub-system and infrastructure assets.
- Recommend and implement measures to improve asset performance and reduce maintenance costs and/or response time.
- Responsible for ensuring working areas, storage areas and duty vehicles are kept in a clean and safe state and for completing housekeeping, vehicle usage and other related checklists.
- Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, CCTV fibre-optic and ethernet/CAT6 cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
- Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of Electrical Heat Trace, Snow melt including voltage measurement, Insulation resistance test.
- Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and replacement of circuit breakers, transformers, LED lights and motors.
- Preventative maintenance of station and mobile generators, UPS and UPS batteries.
- Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of Logic devices, PLC and variable frequency drive.
- Ensures that any equipment or materials used are replenished at the earliest opportunity.
- Assist with commissioning of new and existing Electronics systems and support systems ensuring high reliability and safety of equipment.
- Contribute to On The Job Training and mentoring of colleagues and be able to step up to lead a team.
- Support the objectives of contractual reliability and availability.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- May be asked to support other maintenance team/subcontractors.
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-155212
Salary range
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About you
- Minimum 2-year technical degree in electronics, communications, or electrical disciplines.
- Must pass CROR/ORCR and other regulatory requirements.
- Previous exposure/experience in a transit operational environment.
- Relevant railway experience is an asset.
- Familiarity with Signals and Train Control and SCADA systems is considered an asset.
- Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and SLDs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally. Must be able to communicate clearly and give & receive dispatches by radio.
- Must be capable of bending and lifting heavy equipment, tools and materials.
- Able to pass all mandatory trainings from Transport Canada.
- Technical analysis of faults, software/HW development and integration.
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- A willingness to devote the time and energy necessary to meet the significant demands of a high profile and key infrastructure project in the City of Ottawa.
- Must be flexible to work on nights, weekends, Holidays, rotational shifts (24/7) and on-calls to ensure availability of technicians for operations.
- A valid Ontario driver's license - Class G.
- Expected compensation for this role is up to $36.00 per hour. Base wages are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
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.
Rewards & 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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
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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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