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Vehicle Technician / Train Technician for… at AtkinsRéalis · Ottawa
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Job Description
Job Description
Overview
The Vehicle Technician carries out comprehensive maintenance, fault diagnosis, recovery and repair service to Trillium Line trains and vehicle department equipment, ensuring that the trains operate in a safe reliable and efficient manner. The Vehicle Technician maintains trains and related support equipment in accordance with procedures, engineering drawings and specifications, and is proficient in the operation and maintenance of shop equipment associated with train maintenance.
Safety critical position: This position is safety critical. Fitness for duty is a requirement of the position.
Your role
- Follow written procedures, engineering drawings and instructions to implement the required maintenance, modification, overhaul and corrective maintenance requirements on trains and related support equipment as required or directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Vehicles Team Leader.
- Diagnose the cause of failures to train equipment and rectify them in an efficient manner following standard procedures and safety instructions; return trains to service as efficiently as possible.
- Assist with commissioning of new and existing trains or related systems and support systems ensuring high reliability and safety of equipment.
- Complete check sheets relating to all work completed on trains and complete all necessary documentation relating to certifying Trillium Line vehicles as serviceable.
- Carry out Train movements to facilitate maintenance & fault finding.
- Carry out train rescue and or recovery as required.
- Participate in Total Productive Maintenance initiatives with a focus on Continuous Improvement.
- Engage in developing a full working knowledge of the train and operating systems, mechanical, electrical and electronic.
- Contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable required levels of vehicles in service as efficiently as possible.
- Carry out all activities with strict adherence to all relevant Safety Regulations, Departmental Instructions, Maintenance Procedures and Instructions.
- Well-motivated and take a proactive approach to teamwork.
- Recommend a course of action in the event of an asset failure.
- Complete training for and operate the Wheel Lathe if required.
- Assume Hostler duties as required.
- Ensure that the Depot is maintained as a clean, healthy and safe working environment under the direction of the Vehicles Team Leader and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Direct and monitor the work of contractors employed within the Vehicles Department as required.
- Must maintain Certified Car Inspector qualifications.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Safety responsibilities:
- Adherence to all statutory and (TransitNext) InTransit Operations workshop and trackside regulations and procedures, including impairment and hours of work policies.
- Adherence to AtkinsRéalis Blue Book and associated Blue Rules.
- Carry out maintenance activities in a method that will not cause harm to themselves or other staff.
- Ensure that the tools used are correct for the maintenance action and are free from defect.
- Ensure that all Testing and Measuring equipment is calibrated and within date.
- Ensure all licenses are current and valid for equipment to be operated.
- Attend required safety related training.
- Environmental aspects:
- This role has Significant Environmental Aspects associated with it which may include fuel handling of and exposure to batteries used in trains and from time-to-time other cleaning or hazardous product.
- Proper handling and disposal of all chemicals and items deemed to be surplus.
About you
- High School Graduation (grade 12).
- Graduation from a recognized Trades or Technology School relevant to qualifying as a Trillium Line Vehicle Technician.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience within a maintenance / workshop environment, experience with DMU vehicles or in a heavy industrial environment.
- A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- Heavy Duty, Automotive Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, or Avionics Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics Technologist or recognized equivalent.
- Candidates will be subject to mechanical/electrical aptitude testing.
- Required to give clear and concise reports both written and orally.
- Take ownership of their Personal Development Plan.
- Must be well motivated and have an aptitude for mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
- Must possess strong communication skills; ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Valid class G Ontario driver’s license.
- This position requires shift work (nights, weekends and holidays) for continuous operation based on a 24/7 environment. Shifts will be awarded in accordance to date of hire.
- Note: Flexibility will be required to meet operational and other needs, and may require working shifts other than normally assigned.
- Expected compensation for this role is up to $40.84 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.
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.
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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Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
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