Infrastructure Engineer - Keolis Grand River

Keolis North America; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the Region of Waterloo is seeking an individual accountable for the reliable infrastructure maintenance of the LRT. This includes overseeing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols. A diploma or degree in engineering is required, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. The role involves both technical guidance and administrative responsibilities, with opportunities to enhance maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inspections, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance procedures.
• Experience in infrastructure maintenance or transportation industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of infrastructure maintenance subcontractors.
• Monitor inspections and audits performed by subcontractors.
• Ensure a safe working environment during maintenance operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering or related disciplines

Tools

Maximo

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Accountable for the availability and reliability of the LRT Infrastructure including: track, overhead, traction power, signalling, communications and control systems, stops, buildings and fixed facilities equipment.

Deliver the required infrastructure maintenance by assisting the Manager, Infrastructure Maintenance with in-house teams, audit and administration of infrastructure subcontractors to ensure all required work is planned and delivered efficiently and effectively, in line with PA requirements, subcontracts and agreed procedures.

Knowledge and Skills

· Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Project

· Management or related disciplines, or equivalent experience

· Knowledge of inspections, preventive and reactive maintenance and quality assurance procedures

· Specific knowledge and experience at least one light rail-related discipline and demonstrated understanding of all other areas including:

Track, switches, traction power, train control or OCS; construction, maintenance and repair standards

· Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, with specific knowledge of Maximo a benefit

· Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, Word & Outlook including ability to compile data and commentary for regular reporting

· Familiar with Transport Canada regulations, an asset

· Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong attention to detail

· Valid G class driver’s licence

· Required to work overtime and be available for non- scheduled emergency calls

· Required to work in all weather, at night, and under pressure

· Required to undertake competency unit training and obtain licences needed to conduct duties

Experience

· Prior work experience in infrastructure maintenance or transportation industry

· Demonstrated experience of planning and working safely in an operational environment

· Demonstrated ability to make sound and timely business decisions to adapt within changing situations

· Proven ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks with tight deadlines ·

· Electromechanical engineering experience would be an asset

Key Accountabilities

Safety

· Support and promote a safe working environment through demonstrating and leading safe work behaviours

· Assist with all maintenance work on the ION LRT infrastructure is planned and delivered safely and in accordance with the Rule Book, Procedures and Work Instructions

· Assist with the administration of worksite safety binders, regular reviews of worksite safety compliance and effective supervisory leadership

· Assist with creating and delivering job briefings, traffic management plans and hazard identification matrices, recommending and implementing new improvements to equipment and/or methods of work to mitigate risks

· Participate in safety and training meetings; participate in emergency preparedness systems as required

· Support the Permit to Work process by assessing impacts on maintenance activities and by ensuring a robust maintenance plan is available to reference

· Conduct all work in line with quality management expectations, as outlined in the relevant company directives and procedures ;

Maintenance Subcontractor Interface & Monitoring

· Assist with the day-to-day interface with the infrastructure maintenance subcontractor and the administration of the Maintenance Services Agreement

· Assist and monitor the infrastructure maintenance subcontractor’s activities across all LRT sub-systems

· Monitor and audit inspections, tests, preventive and corrective maintenance carried out by the infrastructure maintenance subcontractor

· Facilitate all work is planned and scheduled and outcomes and measurements recorded using the Maximo CMMS

· Facilitate all work is carried out in accordance with PA requirements, manuals and agreed procedures

· Assign, schedule, coordinate use of shared equipment as required

· Monitor and control the consumption of infrastructure spare parts working with Commercial and Finance Department

· Monitor, control and authorise any variations to subcontractor activities

· Coordinate joint activities between in-house and subcontractors during major events, e.g. snow clearance, special events, incidents, significant lifecycle or rehabilitation activities.

Asset Management & Interfaces

· Monitor the performance of system assets and work with Engineering department to monitor and improve reliability through changes to maintenance practices, configuration, usage, etc.

· Work with Engineering Department and infrastructure maintenance subcontractors to identify and plan lifecycle and rehabilitation activities

· Work with Operations Department to ensure open dialogue to understand and improve on the effectiveness, reliability and safety of operational / infrastructure interfaces

· Work with LRV Maintenance team to understand and improve the reliability and safety of vehicle / infrastructure interfaces.

Fixed Facilities Maintenance

· Provide technical guidance, direction, coordination and supervision of employees assigned to fixed facility maintenance

· Assist with the inspections, tests, preventive and corrective maintenance carried out by the in-house maintenance teams

· Assign, schedule, coordinate works across passenger-facing areas to minimise passenger and operational impact.

· Facilitate the cleanliness and appearance of stations and passenger-facing areas is maintained to high-quality through monitoring and auditing cleaning and snow clearance (and other) subcontracts.

Administration

· Collaborate with procurement team and subcontractors to procure the material and services required based on project terms and milestones

· Write, recommend and implement maintenance procedures, work instructions, JHA, and reports to support infrastructure maintenance activities

· Prepare written reports and/or updates, ensure timely completion of maintenance records and reports

· Validate and ensure relevant records are maintained in accordance with contracts

· Perform other related duties as assigned.