Locomotive Electrician
Locomotive Electrician
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Job Description
Genesee & Wyoming is a leading provider of rail and transportation services with 125 years of industry expertise. At Genesee & Wyoming Canada Inc. we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued respected and empowered to contribute their unique talents and ideas at all levels of our operations.
Company: BMS Locomotive Service Group Inc.
Work location: Edmonton AB
Status: Permanent
Salary: Depending on experience $40.00 $50.00
Why you should join our team:
- To work in a unique and stimulating field
- We offer training and a career development program
- To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:
- A Group Insurance Program a comprehensive coverage including health care dental eye care hospitalization disability and life insurance.
- Telemedicine Services to our employees and their families.
- Fitness Allowance to promote your health mental health and wellness.
- Savings Program we offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6 to your RRSP you can also take advantage of a TaxFree Savings Account TFSA allowing you to benefit from taxfree savings.
- An employee and family assistance program EFAP
- To contribute to a sustainable future as trains is one of the most ecofriendly modes of transportation in Canada.
Position:
The locomotive electrician is the person responsible for the maintenance and troubleshoot issues with the locomotives and its components.
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will perform the following functions:
- Ensure compliance with the different rules and regulations for safety operations and Transport Canada.
- Performs periodic and annual inspections and understands different regulations pertaining to inspections.
- Wire maintain repair rebuild inspect and install electrical equipment including but not limited to rheostats control systems transformers motors generators electric lighting fixtures cab heaters batteries and their charging systems speed recorders air compressor controls temperature switches starters axle generators coils contactors relays and governors.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance on all electrical components.
- Troubleshoot and test single and three phases electrical systems on diesel electric locomotives which include grounded components and wiring high and low voltage wheel slip transition and electrical load or noload conditions.
- Work safely.
- Perform other duties as requested.
General Requirements:
- Must possess a professional certificate in either the Electromechanical or Electrical field.
- Must possess 3 years relevant work experience.
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations: working hours service calls overtime tasks to accomplish outside of the work location etc.
- Must possess a positive attitude and have an ease to communicate with others.
- Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and resourcefulness.
- Must possess experience or knowledge in programmable automation. (asset)
If considered for the position a full background check will be required (physical drug criminal and references)
Employment Type
Full-Time
