Electrical Technician

Alstom; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning learning

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Alstom in Ontario, Canada is seeking an on-site Electrical Technician to maintain PS&D systems, substation gear, UPS, and traction power equipment. You’ll work with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot high voltage systems and ensure safety and reliability for a 7-day rail operation.

You will rotate shifts in a 24/7 environment, adhere to safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of electrical maintenance procedures while advancing in a global mobility leader.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of AC/DC power and control systems.
• Familiarity with electrical safety regulations, including Ontario Electrical Code, OHSA and related standards.
• Certification such as 309A or 442A in good standing.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment.
• Strong communication skills in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to use maintenance software for documentation and diagnostics.
• Organizational and planning skills to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the safety, availability, and reliability of the PS&D system, including power substations, UPS, cabling, and related components.
• Access vehicles, tracks, spares, materials, tools, and procedures for PS&D maintenance.
• Recommend and implement safer, more reliable maintenance techniques.
• Diagnose and rectify failures and emergencies within established guidelines.
• Support a 7-day rail operation by working rotating shifts and performing TPS maintenance.
• Adhere to custodial, preventative, and rehabilitation maintenance schedules.
• Inspect, test, and repair traction power equipment and substations.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and isolate malfunctions in TPS components.
• Perform complex repair troubleshooting using hand and power tools and test equipment.

Skills

Electrical degree

HV maintenance

AC/DC power

Electrical safety

Ontario code

Certification 309A/442A

Troubleshooting

English communication

Maintenance software

Scheduling & organization

24/7 environment

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical Technology degree

Job description

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 onsite Electrical Technician in Eglinton, ON, CA we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical maintenance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, availability, and reliability of the Power Supply and Distribution (PS&D) System, directly contributing to the smooth operation of a 7-day rail system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, safety, and operations departments), troubleshoot and repair high-voltage electrical systems, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to the safety, availability, and reliability of the Power Supply and Distribution (PS&D) system, including power substation equipment, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), cabling, OCS, “Blue Light Stations” (BLS), and Tunnel Lighting
• Accessing vehicles, tracks, spares, materials, tools, equipment, training, manuals, and procedures for PS&D maintenance
• Recommending and implementing techniques and procedures to ensure maintenance is conducted safely, reliably, and efficiently
• Diagnosing and rectifying failures and emergency incidents within established guidelines
• Supporting a 7-day rail operation by working rotating shifts in a continuous seven-day cycle, performing all technical work related to TPS maintenance
• Adhering to Custodial, Preventative, and Rehabilitation Maintenance schedules
• Inspecting, testing, and repairing internal distribution cables and electrical substation equipment
• Performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs on traction power voltage, monitoring systems, charging systems, circuit breakers, and other TPS components
• Troubleshooting, analyzing, and isolating malfunctions, as well as inspecting, testing, modifying, and maintaining traction power voltage, monitoring systems, charging systems, circuit breakers, and other TPS components
• Performing complex repair troubleshooting while safely using and maintaining hand and power tools and test equipment related to work.

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:

• 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: ,
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field
• Experience or understanding of electrical maintenance in high-voltage systems
• Knowledge of AC/DC power and control systems
• Familiarity with electrical safety regulations, including Ontario Electrical Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and related standards
• A certification such as 309A or 442A in good standing
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment
• Strong communication skills, including English reading, writing, and speaking
• Ability to use computer systems and maintenance software for documentation and diagnostics
• Organizational and planning skills to adhere to maintenance schedules and deadlines
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including rotating shifts and outdoor conditions.

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Work with advanced electrical systems, including Power Supply and Distribution (PS&D) systems, high-voltage equipment, and cutting-edge traction power technologies
• Progress towards becoming a trusted expert in electrical maintenance, safety practices, and operational excellence in a dynamic, 24/7 environment
• Utilise our inclusive, safety-focused, and innovation-driven working environment
• Contribute to innovative projects,
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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.