Guideway Technician, Electrical (Canada Line)

Description

• Inspects, maintains and repairs substation equipment, traction power supply system and all other PS&D related systems and components.
• 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 the personnel requiring further training and provides an assessment of the trainee to management.
• Acquire and maintain an adequate level of technical proficiency in aspects of Canada 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.
• Backfill the Team Lead role as required.
• Escorts contractors, providing safety briefings, oversight and Quality Assurance inspections.
• Responsibility for the safety of other non-Guideway employees or contractors when working on the guideway.
• Maintains and inspects tooling and safety equipment. Assists with tidying and cleaning the shop and all facilities.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs yard and mainline track, turnouts, expansion joints, switches, switch machines, restraining rails, propulsion rail, guideway structures, drainage, walkways and fences, and all other related systems and components as needed.
• Troubleshoots issues and makes recommendations on methods to complete repairs including advising the necessary tools, equipment and estimating job duration.
• Operates and maintains cranes and heavy railborne maintenance equipment, following appropriate rules and procedures.
• The Guideway Technician Electrical is responsible for ensuring the guideway is safe for train operation.
• 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.
• Participates in first line response teams (FLRT) who will respond to delays in service and assist with emergencies as required.
• Assist with the commissioning of new and existing systems and subsystems to ensure high reliability, continuous improvement and safety of equipment and personnel.
• Assists with picking stock, moving inventory and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Implements work permits and clearances and performs the duties of a Person in Charge (PIC) of work zone clearances, including issuing Secondary Clearances, checking power status and applying shunt straps.
• Assists with planning work including creating and reviewing Work Instructions and safety documents.
• 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.
• Identifies safety critical and high priority defects and implements slow orders and other safety measures as set out in company processes. Reports these critical defects to supervisor and follows the company reporting policy. Generally, assists Supervisors and management with maintaining a current perspective on the state of the various railway assets.

Requirements

• Valid class 5 BC driver's license.
• Must be capable of maintaining Railborne Equipment Certification.
• Must be capable of working outside in all weathers.
• A good working knowledge of mechanical equipment including pumps, fans, actuators, pneumatic and hydraulic systems would be advantageous.
• Certified Red Seal Electrician.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in maintaining electrical power supply and distribution equipment, with high voltage experience and strong trouble-shooting skills, including the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
• This position requires shift work (nights, weekends and holidays) for continuous operation based on 24/7 environment. Shifts will be awarded in accordance to the collective agreement shift bid process.

Benefits

• Expected compensation for this unionized role is of $50.74 hourly at Training Rate and $59.69 hourly at Qualified Rate after training. Base salaries are determined according to the compensation range of the Collective Agreement.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance