Guideway Technician

Job Description

Guideway Technician

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Ottawa, ON

The Guideway Technician is responsible for the inspection, repair, and replacement of mainline and yard track, special trackwork, switch machines, structures, drainage, walkways, fencing, mechanical equipment, pumps, and control devices to ensure a safe and reliable operation.

The work includes inspection of tracks, bridges, cuttings, embankments, fences and a level crossing. Track inspection includes checking for obstacles, worn areas or anything which could interfere with the smooth running of a train service, and in bad weather, clearing of snow/ice and fallen objects which could potentially block or reduce the safety of the line. Reporting of problems to enable timely correction.

The Technician maintains the system 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. Recommends and implements measures to improve asset performance.

This position is safety critical. Fitness for duty is a requirement of the position.

Please submit your cover letter clearly indicating how your experience aligns with this role and include your salary requirements along with your CV.

Your role within the team:

• Apply strictly all AtkinsRealis and local EHS rules.
• Execution of the predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance including but not limited to railway track systems.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs yard and mainline track, turnouts, expansion joints, switches, switch machines, restraining rails, guideway structures, drainage, walkways and fences, and all other related systems and components.
• Operate machines and equipment to lay, maintain and repair railway tracks, align tracks, transfer, spread, level and tamp ballast around ties and rails and to clear snow from tracks.
• Identifies safety critical and high priority defects and recommends speed restrictions and other safety measures as set out in company processes. Reports critical defects in accordance with the company reporting policy. May assist with maintaining a current perspective on the state of the various railway assets.
• Acquire and maintain an adequate level of technical proficiency in aspects of Trillium Line systems and equipment, mechanical and trackwork to enable prompt response to operational issues.
• Participate in productive maintenance initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Undertakes the welding and grinding of frogs, switches, sliding rail expansion joints and running rail, and cuts, drills and prepares rail for rail plugs and installs as required.
• Implements work permits and clearances, and performs the duties of a Person in Charge (PIC) of work zone.
• Escorts contractors, providing safety briefings, oversight and Quality Assurance inspections.
• Operates and maintains cranes and heavy rail maintenance equipment, following appropriate rules and procedures.
• Completes and enters records of inspections and completed work in compliance with standards and makes recommendations for equipment and procedural changes.
• Generates and updates work orders and defect reports.
• Troubleshoots issues and makes recommendations on methods to complete repairs including advising the necessary tools, equipment and estimating job duration.
• May assists with planning work including creating and reviewing Work Instructions and safety documents.
• Reviews the backlog of work and self-assigns work when extra time is available. Assists with setting priorities and flagging high priority work to management.
• Assists with equipment failures or emergencies and clearing tracks during severe weather or intrusion on the track, according to procedures.
• Provides on the job training to Guideway Service Persons and other personnel requiring further training and provides an assessment of the trainee to management.
• Maintains and inspects tooling and safety equipment. Assists with tidying and cleaning the shop and all facilities.
• When required picks stock, moves inventory and maintains accurate inventory.
• Assist with the commissioning of new and existing systems and subsystems to ensure high reliability, continuous improvement and safety of equipment and personnel.
• Participates in first line response and assists with emergencies as required.
• Patrol assigned track sections to identify and report damaged or broken track.
• Perform other maintenance duties as required.
• May be ask to support other maintenance team / subcontractors. 

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience: Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing railway track and special trackwork, with a Valid Track Inspection Certificate from a recognized institution, and Welding experience with a Journeyman Welder Certification, or Commercial Transport Mechanic or Heavy Duty Mechanic experience.
• Capable of interpreting the measurements from automated track monitoring devices and other specialized diagnostic and measurement equipment and reporting results for review.
• Must be capable of bending and lifting heavy equipment, tools and materials.
• Must be capable of working outside in all weathers.
• A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays, rotational shifts (24/7) and on-calls to ensure availability of technicians for operations.
• Must pass CROR / ORCR and other regulatory requirements.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license - Class G.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally. Must be able to communicate clearly and make/receive dispatches by radio.
• Excellent technical writing skills and verbal communication skills.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

 
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