Track & OCS Technician

Job summary

The technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting guideway assets including track, overhead catenary systems, and drainage for the Light Rail Transit line. They must also ensure all activities comply with strict health and safety procedures while reporting maintenance tasks through a management system.

Job details

Req ID:529316 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. 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 Track & OCS Technician in Finch, ON we’re looking for? Job Vacancy Disclosure This job posting represents an existing vacancy Your future role As a Track & OCS Technician, you are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the assets on the guideway of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) line (fences, track, greens management, drainage control of the platform and tunnel, overhead catenary system, access control etc.), in line with specified Quality procedures. As this is an industrial/field work environment, physical demands are in consequence (work outside in all weather conditions, work at heights, etc…). This is also a 24/7 operation, flexibility and ability to work on different shifts will be needed to meet with operational requirements. This is a permanent full-time (40/h) position based at our Finch site located at 50 York Gate Bld in North York. While interacting daily with co-workers, external suppliers/contractors and management, all activities will be performed in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as prescribed by legislation and the ALSTOM Health & Safety policies. You’ll specifically take care of · Complying with and enforcing EHSS policies and rules · Carrying out all levels of examination and work arising on the line guideway · Maintenance of some other assets (Tunnel ventilation, security system, Pumps etc.) · Reporting activities (work orders/inspections) through a Computerized Maintenance Management system 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: · On-time resolution for incidents · Closure of all Work Orders with accurate information and on time · To work with the Rail System Team in case of emergency or extreme weather in order to maintain the line operation · Support and supervision of external supplier representatives · Experience as a track technician/knowledge of the rail environment desired · EHS champion and field expert · Ability to drive/operate machinery and heavy equipment · Flexibility and availability to work on 24/7 rotational shifts · Strong supporter of teamwork with good communication & computer skills 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: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines Work with new security standards for rail signalling Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues 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 Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role Interview Process & Candidate Communication Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date Accessibility & Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at "humanresources.accessibility@alstomgroup.com” while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to. 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. Job Type:​Experienced​

What you’ll do

The technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting guideway assets including track, overhead catenary systems, and drainage for the Light Rail Transit line. They must also ensure all activities comply with strict health and safety procedures while reporting maintenance tasks through a management system.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience as a track technician or knowledge of the rail environment and the ability to operate heavy machinery. Flexibility to work 24/7 rotational shifts in an industrial field environment is required.

Benefits

• Career development
• Professional training
• Long-term career stability

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Track maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Overhead catenary system
• Rail system operations
• Heavy equipment operation
• Computerized maintenance management system
• Health and safety compliance
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Incident resolution
• Inspection reporting
• Tunnel ventilation maintenance
• Working at Heights
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Safety Procedures
• Access Controls
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Innovation
• Machinery
• Time Tracking Software
• Transport Networks
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Security Systems
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Transportation
• Engineering
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Truck Technician
• Train Rail Service Worker
• Railway Brake, Signal and Switch Operators
• Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

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