Rail Electrical Technician – High-Voltage Systems

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

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.