Locomotive Mechanic

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of rail and transportation services is seeking a skilled professional to join their team in Edmonton. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, performing inspections, and maintaining electrical systems in locomotives. Candidates should have a professional certificate in the electrical field and relevant experience. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including a comprehensive insurance program and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Group Insurance Program

Telemedicine Services

Fitness Allowance

Savings Program

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and Transport Canada regulations.
• Perform inspections and maintain electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot single and three-phase electrical systems.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Resourcefulness

Education

Professional certificate in Electromechanical or Electrical field

Tools

Programmable automation

Job description

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Description

Job Details

Genesee & Wyoming is a leading provider of rail and transportation services with 125 years of industry expertise. At Genesee & Wyoming Canada Inc., we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique talents and ideas at all levels of our operations.

Company: BMS Locomotive Service Group Inc.

Work location: Edmonton, AB

Status: Permanent

Why You Should Join Our Team

• To work in a unique and stimulating field
• We offer training and a career development program
• To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:

• A Group Insurance Program with comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
• Telemedicine Services for employees and their families.
• Fitness Allowance to promote health, mental health, and wellness.
• Savings Program with a retirement savings plan (up to 6% contribution to your RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for tax-free savings.
• An employee and family assistance program - EFAP
• To contribute to a sustainable future, as trains are one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in Canada.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will perform the following functions:

• Ensure compliance with safety, operations, and Transport Canada regulations.
• Perform periodic and annual inspections, understanding relevant regulations.
• Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install electrical equipment (e.g., rheostats, control systems, transformers, motors, generators, lighting fixtures, cab heaters, batteries, charging systems, speed recorders, air compressor controls, temperature switches, starters, axle generators, coils, contactors, relays, governors).
• Responsible for preventative maintenance on all electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and test single and three-phase electrical systems on diesel electric locomotives, including grounded components, wiring, high and low voltage, wheel slip, transition, and electrical load conditions.
• Work safely.
• Perform other duties as requested.

General Requirements

• Possess a professional certificate in Electromechanical or Electrical field.
• Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations: working hours, service calls, overtime, outside tasks, etc.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
• High level of autonomy and resourcefulness.
• Experience or knowledge in programmable automation is an asset.

Note: A full background check (physical, drug, criminal, and references) will be required if considered for the position.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Rail Transportation