Engineering Lead Locomotive Electrical

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

AM&M In Asset Management and Maintenance we play a key role in ensuring the safe reliable and cost-effective service of our transit system as the Metrolinx engineering technical authority and owner of more than $20 billion in assets and growing to $60 billion by 2030.

To promote an equitable diverse and inclusive environment we provide the following:

Parental Leave Top-Up
Lactation Accommodation
Competitive Pension Plan
Annual Learning Reimbursement
Mentorship Program
Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements
Free GO Network Travel

Our Asset Management and Maintenance Rail Fleet office is looking for an Engineering Lead- Locomotive Electrical to support our Locomotive State of Good Repair refurbishment works.

What will I be doing

As the Engineering Lead for Locomotive Electrical you will provide oversight for the overhaul and refurbishment of the diesel locomotive fleet including review and approval of designs and modifications related to locomotive electrical systems and components.
Mentor train and develop a highly skilled team of electrical engineers focused on locomotive engine overhaul including EMD 710 and Cummins QSK series electrical systems. Foster acollaborative and innovative work environment where engineers can learn from each other and achieve their full potential.
Act as the central point for design modification and configuration management of rail vehicle electrical systems and components. Provide technical direction and oversight to ensure all design activities comply with regulatory requirements and Metrolinxs engineering standards.
Provide expert troubleshooting root-cause analysis and technical guidance throughout all stages of vehicle and engine. Analyze engineering data identify design issues and develop effective solutions to improve vehicle performance and reliability.
Work effectively with internal stakeholders (maintenance operations procurement) and external partners (OEMs suppliers) to ensure design excellence. Build strong relationships and foster open communication to ensure all parties are aligned with project goals and technical requirements.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Technical Leadership: A highly skilled electrical engineer/technician with practical and hands-on in-depth technical knowledge essential to overseeing heavy overhaul and refurbishment of locomotives and diesel engines electrical systems sub-systems and components.
Completion of a University Degree in Engineering and rail sector or related industry experience or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstratedexperience in the asset class or related engineering disciplines or a combination of safety assurance design testing and commissioning operations and maintenance of comparable railway systems in a comparable role.
P. Eng. designation or C.E.T. certification will be an asset
Knowledgeable in and able to deploy project management principles and practices including budget and schedule controls and monitoring review and reporting on overall progress and performance.
Knowledgeable in vendor management to be able to manage development and delivery of externally provided products and services (e.g. negotiate contracts interpret compile and administer contracts).
Knowledgeable and able to support whole-life cost modeling to assure the long-term sustainability of the asset base.
Experience with Utilities companies and equipment Transit Agencies vehicle electrification or electric charger technologies.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email @.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policybefore submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

Required Experience:

Description Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to T...