Signaling Communication Electrical Technician

SNC-Lavalin; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Ottawa is seeking a Signaling Communication Electrical Technician responsible for the maintenance of critical electrical systems. The role requires a minimum 2-year technical degree, relevant experience, and effective communication skills. Technicians will ensure the reliability and safety of transit services, focusing on signaling, communication, and electrical systems upkeep. Flexible working hours may be required.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be capable of bending and lifting heavy equipment, tools and materials.
• Familiarity with Signals and Train Control and SCADA systems is considered an asset.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on signaling and electrical systems.
• Complete work orders and documentation clearly and on time.
• Support specific technical investigations by Engineering or suppliers.

Skills

Technical writing

Effective communication in English

Ability to bend and lift heavy equipment

Education

Minimum 2-year technical degree in electronics, communications, or electrical disciplines

Job description

Job Description

Signaling Communication Electrical Technician

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Ottawa, ON

The Signaling Communication and Electrical Technician (Infrastructure Technician) is responsible for the Trillium Infrastructure and Sub-system. Technicians carrying out comprehensive preventative and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, recovery and repair service to the Trillium Line Electrical systems, Signaling & Train Control systems and Rail Communication systems & associated equipment including but not limited to Data communication and computer Network, SCADA, Fiber Optic Transmission, Public address, Emergency Telephone systems, Radio systems, CCTV, various messaging signs and public information display, security systems, Fire Detection Alarm and Intrusion Detection systems, ensuring that these systems are operating at a high standard of safety and reliability. The technician will also participate in inspections and maintenance related to infrastructure assets.

The Technician maintains the systems assets and related support equipment in accordance with procedures, engineering drawings and specifications, and is proficient in the operation and maintenance of shop equipment and instruments.

The Technician also provides first line maintenance response to help maintain a high quality, safe and efficient transit service; is involved in the installation, testing and commissioning of asset modifications or new asset implementation. Inspects and approves work undertaken by contractors or sub-system suppliers. Recommend and implement measures to improve asset performance. The Signaling Communication and Electrical technician will report directly to the Wayside Maintenance Supervisor.

Your role within the team:

• This position is safety critical. Fitness for duty is a requirement of the position.
• Apply strictly all SNC and local EHS rules.
• Execution of the predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance including but not limited to signaling, communications and electrical system.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and SLDs.
• Follow written procedures, engineering drawings and instructions to execute preventative maintenance, modification and corrective maintenance as required or directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Technical analysis of faults, software/HW development and integration.
• Complete work orders, checklists, tracking sheets and all necessary documentation clearly and on time.
• Support specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal/external supplier.
• Perform and plan preventative maintenance following written procedures, keep records of the results and report all defects found.
• Prioritize work within a shift to minimize unavailability and ensure that assigned work is completed in a timely manner.
• Liaise/coordinate with subcontractors and client to carry out maintenance or inspections for related sub-system and infrastructure assets.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve asset performance and reduce maintenance costs and/or response time.
• Responsible for ensuring working areas, storage areas and duty vehicles are kept in a clean and safe state and for completing housekeeping, vehicle usage and other related checklists.
• Ensures that any equipment or materials used are replenished at the earliest opportunity.
• Assist with commissioning of new and existing Electronics systems and support systems ensuring high reliability and safety of equipment.
• Contribute to On The Job Training and mentoring of colleagues and be able to step up to lead a team.
• Support the objectives of contractual reliability and availability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• May be ask to support other maintenance team / subcontractors.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum 2-year technical degree in electronics, communications, or electrical disciplines.
• Relevant railway experience is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally. Must be able to communicate clearly and give & receive dispatches by radio.
• Must be capable of bending and lifting heavy equipment, tools and materials.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license - Class G.
• Able to pass all mandatory trainings from Transport Canada.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Signals and Train Control and SCADA systems is considered an asset.
• Previous exposure/experience in a transit operational environment.
• A willingness to devote the time and energy necessary to meet the significant demands of a high profile and key infrastructure project in the City of Ottawa.
• Must be flexible to work on nights, weekends, Holidays, rotational shifts (24/7) and on-calls to ensure availability of technicians for operations.
• Must pass CROR / ORCR and other regulatory requirements.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.