Onboard Installation Technician

Alstom; Whitby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Alstom in Whitby, ON, is hiring a full-time Onboard Installation Technician to apply pneumatic and piping expertise on cutting-edge rail projects. You will install, wire-test, and troubleshoot electrical faults in high- and low-voltage systems and work with cross-functional teams to align with engineering specs and safety standards.

The role emphasizes updating electrical schematics, developing test plans for system modifications, and contributing to continuous improvement through APSYS tools.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience in railway, transit, or heavy vehicle mechanical systems preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical standards such as AAR, EN12663, and IEC 61373 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures and policies.
• Confirm installation readiness and ensure activities are performed without deviations.
• Perform mechanical installations with focus on piping structures (bending, trimming, cutting, threading, sealing, fittings).
• Support integration of onboard systems by preparing mechanical interfaces and aligning with engineering specs.
• Conduct inspections and adjustments to ensure proper fitment and function of mechanical assemblies.
• Use precision tools, jigs, and fixtures for consistent installations across fleet units.
• Operate and maintain power tools for precision cutting of metal pipes for welding prep.
• Maintain accurate records of work (measurements, torque, configurations).
• Report risks or issues impacting safety, quality, or performance.
• Utilize APSYS tools for continuous improvement.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical installation

Piping and fittings

Safety procedures (EHS)

LOTO awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma

Technical High-School Diploma

Tools

APSYS

Job description

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Date: 19 Oct 2026

Location: Whitby, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Onboard Installation Technician in Whitby, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your pneumatic/piping expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside skilled and collaborative teammates.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring and performing the installation, wiring test, and resolution of electrical faults in both high and low-voltage systems, contributing to the transformation of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) transit system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (installation supervisors, project site managers, and design teams), ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide proactive suggestions for process improvements, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of maintaining updated electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical faults, but also contribute to the development of test plans to validate system modifications.

We’ll look to you for:

• Strict adherence to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures and policies
• Confirming installation readiness and ensuring activities are performed without deviations
• Perform mechanical installations with a focus on piping structures. Primary activities will include, but are not limited to: bending, trimming, cutting, treading, sealing, fittings assembly, custom fitment, pipe cleaning, leak testing, pressure gauge reading, etc.
• Support integration of onboard systems by preparing mechanical interfaces and ensuring alignment with engineering specifications
• Conduct inspections and adjustments to ensure proper fitment and function of mechanical assemblies
• Use precision tools, jigs, and fixtures to ensure consistent and repeatable installations across fleet units
• Operate and maintain various power tools, with a focus on various precision cutting of metal pipes for welding preparation
• Ensuring compliance with design documentation and supervisor instructions
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including measurements, torque values, and component configurations
• Reporting risks, deviations, or issues that may impact safety, quality, or performance
• Using APSYS (Alstom Performance System) tools or templates for continuous improvement

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Diploma or certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.Technical High-School Diploma
• Experience in railway, transit, or heavy vehicle mechanical systems preferred
• Familiarity with mechanical standards such as AAR, EN12663, and IEC 61373 is an asset
• Experience in Special Processes such as Riveting, Torque Tightning (Welding is a plus)
• Experience with fitment of pneumatic systems, brake valves, pressure switches and various type of pipes (pneumatic brake & cable protection)
• Understanding of railway maintenance facilities, rolling stock assembly, or similar industrial settings
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Skilled trade certification from Ontario (desirable)
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

Work with new security standards for rail signalling

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Progress towards roles such as Senior Technician or Team Leader

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $50,000 – $65,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents anexisting vacancy.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.