Supervisor, Power Distribution System Maintenance - Eglinton LRT

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mobility sector is seeking a Supervisor for Power Distribution System Maintenance. The role involves leading a maintenance team, ensuring safety protocols, and troubleshooting issues in power distribution systems. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and the 309A Electrician license, contributing to sustainable solutions for transportation.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in power distribution systems maintenance or construction.
• 309A license for Electrician (Construction & Maintenance).
• Ability to lead and manage diverse power maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the TPS maintenance team and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols during maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement techniques for safe and efficient maintenance functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Technical College / Institute / University degree in electrical engineering/technologies

Job description

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Supervisor, Power Distribution System Maintenance - Eglinton LRT

Date: 16 Jul 2025

Company: Alstom

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Lead the TPS maintenance team, schedule preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities in coordination with the O&M Planner and the other maintenance team supervisors. Ensure compliance with all safety protocols in the planning, preparation, and execution of maintenance activities. Use GSI software to plan, assign work, and ensure all field work is executed and reported in timely manner. As a Supervisor, manage activities performed by the maintenance team and act as a mentor for subordinates and colleagues. With the support of the Maintenance Engineer, ensure prompt and thorough troubleshooting of systems and equipment to identify root cause of failures and integration issues, and identify containment and corrective measures.

Lead the TPS maintenance team, schedule preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities in coordination with the O&M Planner and the other maintenance team supervisors. Ensure compliance with all safety protocols in the planning, preparation, and execution of maintenance activities. Use GSI software to plan, assign work, and ensure all field work is executed and reported in timely manner. As a Supervisor, manage activities performed by the maintenance team and act as a mentor for subordinates and colleagues. With the support of the Maintenance Engineer, ensure prompt and thorough troubleshooting of systems and equipment to identify root cause of failures and integration issues, and identify containment and corrective measures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safety, availability, and reliability of the Power Distribution System (PDS), including the power substation equipment, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment, power supply cabling, “Stinger” system, and “Blue Light Stations” (BLS).
• Organizing and controlling the provision of maintenance vehicles, access to track level, materials, tools, equipment, training, manuals, and procedures for the PDS maintenance team.
• Planning, coordinating, and assignment of all maintenance functions using the Maximo MMIS.
• Direct oversight and auditing of work performed by the PDS technicians.
• Developing and implementing techniques and procedures to ensure all maintenance functions are conducted safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Assessment, classification, and identification of the appropriate mitigation actions for system and component failures and emergency incident response within established guidelines.

As our new Supervisor, Power Distribution System Maintenance, you have:

• A Technical College / Institute / University graduate with electrical engineering/technologies training is preferred.
• You have five years of experience in power distribution systems maintenance or construction.
• You have the 309A license for Electrician (Construction & Maintenance).
• Experience working in substations managing conversion of AC/DC power (medium to high voltage environment).
• Knowledge or the ability to rapidly attain a thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance rules, plans, procedures, instructions, and relevant technical information.
• Ability to lead and manage all the diverse power maintenance personnel and functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain a rapport with employees and other personnel, and ability to deal courteously and effectively with others.
• Road vehicle driver's license.

Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.