Rail Signals Fault Response Specialist

Socket.dev; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Fault Control Signals Specialist to mitigate, triage, and coordinate trouble calls across the Metrolinx corridor. You will engage vendors, provide information to stakeholders, and support field and remote troubleshooting for complex SCADA-enabled systems.

Role includes on-site field support, coordination with foreign railways, and on-call responsibilities. Requires engineering degree and experience in railway signal/communications systems, plus strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with railway signal/communications systems design, commissioning, and/or maintenance.
• Technical and project management experience in signals, SCADA, and communications projects.
• Experience in contract administration to oversee contractor negotiations and resolve disputes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills, including written and presentation abilities.
• A valid Class G driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide first level support troubleshooting for Rail Traffic Controllers.
• Collect and analyze Location, Symptom, Cause and Effect for problems.
• Identify safety concerns and potential productivity loss; coordinate actions.
• Utilize signals, schematics, and plans to troubleshoot issues.
• Disseminate information from logging systems to identify faults and corrective actions.
• Open/update/close trouble tickets; record pertinent information.
• Provide remote troubleshooting for vendor calls; monitor SCADA systems.
• Onsite field support including troubleshooting, asset auditing, and training.
• Coordinate between Metrolinx and foreign railways for service affecting issues.
• Support 12-hour shifts with rotating days/nights as required.

Skills

MS Office

SCADA systems

Communication skills

Contract management

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

SCADA systems

Job description

Metrolinx is seeking a Fault Control Signals Specialist to mitigate, triage, and coordinate trouble calls across the Metrolinx corridor. You will engage vendors, provide information to stakeholders, and support field and remote troubleshooting for complex SCADA-enabled systems.

Role includes on-site field support, coordination with foreign railways, and on-call responsibilities. Requires engineering degree and experience in railway signal/communications systems, plus strong problem-solving and