Electrician/Electromechanic/Energy Distribution Equipment Maintainer
About the job
- A CAP, BEP, or vocational baccalaureate in electrotechnics or MELEEC; alternatively, a vocational baccalaureate in MEI, MSPC, or MSMA.
- A professional qualification in the field of electricity is accepted.
- BTS-level education, even without obtaining the diploma, in electrotechnics, MSPC, or MSA.
- A valid category B driving licence is mandatory.
- Administrative investigation by the Ministry of the Interior will be requested for every candidate.
- Applicants must be medically fit for the position.
- Depending on the assignment, maintain high-voltage cables and lighting/power substations by connecting replacement cables, maintaining the cables, responding to breaks, and replacing high-voltage switchgear cells.
- Monitor, maintain, and repair RER catenary installations, electrical supply equipment such as disconnectors and emergency switches, and fixed electrical installations in train maintenance workshops, stations, and along RER lines.
- Monitor, maintain, and repair Metro traction-supply cables and connections for the third rail, electrical supply and isolation cabinets, and trackside or platform alarm devices.
- Maintain and repair Metro, RER, and tramway power-supply circuit breakers and control cabinets, transformers, rectifiers, and cabinets that relay information to the Energy Control Centre.
- Work as part of a team outdoors and in railway environments, often at height, when assigned to catenary maintenance.
About the company
RATP Group is a global public transport company that runs and maintains urban and suburban transit networks. It operates in 15 countries with 100 subsidiaries and 71,000 employees, serving about 12 million passengers daily. Its work spans design, project management, operation, and engineering of trains, metros, trams, and buses, along with ongoing maintenance to keep services running smoothly. The company uses its expertise to deliver reliable, safe, accessible, and well-informed travel experiences, and it pursues continuous service improvement and sustainability, aiming to expand internationally through major projects while meeting new passenger expectations.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1948
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RATP Group plans 6,600 hires in 2026, including 3,500 in Île-de-France.
- Caen rail starts July 2027, adding nearly 20% of regional TER traffic.
- RATP's new security powers from March 2026 strengthen fare control and incident response.
What critics are saying
- Paris agents faced 1,303 assaults and 3,129 threats in 2025, worsening retention.
- Asheville riders reported 62% on-time performance, driving complaints, fines, and labor lawsuits.
- Competition is eroding moat: ComfortDelGro and others beat RATP Dev in international tenders.
What makes RATP unique
- RATP controls Paris mobility infrastructure, operations, and security across the Île-de-France network.
- RATP Dev wins long-duration tenders, including Caen rail in 2027 and Copenhagen Metro.
- RATP pilots autonomous buses on Paris line 393, gaining regulatory approval for France-wide testing.
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