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Diesel Rail Controller

3 months ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time
Requisition ID: 6797

Department:
Transit Services Dept.

Service:
Transit Srvc Delivery & Rail Ops Service

Branch:
Transit Ops Control Centre (TOCC) Branch

Employment Type:
up to 5 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 40.00 /hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 5500

Salary Information:
$ per hour (2023 rates of pay)

Location:
Transit Service, 1500 St.
Laurent

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Transportation

Application Close: 14/02/2023

JOB SUMMARY:


The integrated, multi-modal Transit Operations Control Centre serves as the main location and point of coordination from which all aspects of bus, Para Transit, electric light rail and diesel light rail services are controlled and operational decisions are made regarding planned and unplanned activity affecting bus, rail and Para Transit services as well as internal and external stakeholders involved in emergency response services.

There are three levels of events in the operation of the TOCC:

normal events that are mínimally disruptive to service, special events that affect service continuity, and emergency events involving significant safety or security incidents.


You are responsible for the safe operation and control of the Trillium Line light rail network and good service for customers including control and oversight for all light rail vehicle movements, enforcement of Operating Rules, adherence to safety critical procedures and monitoring of other safety and security systems including tunnel ventilation, fire, access control, and building management.

You are required to use various communication technologies (radio, telephone, O365, passenger information systems, and public address systems) to keep staff and customers informed of operational activities, and have the authority to control and manage all personnel and vehicle activity on the mainline including vehicle movements, track authorities for personnel accessing the track, and maintenance vehicles accessing the track.


You also use the signalling and train control system (S&TCS) to troubleshoot system issues and vehicle faults, load operating schedules and train timetables, monitor on-time performance and system delays, dispatch light rail vehicles, and communicate with Light Rail Operators.


In addition, you:
- manage track access including implementation of track authorities
- are required to operate SCADA to monitor and control various information systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems as part of operating station elements
- track and monitor delays and other incidents and report on these items on a daily basis
- work closely with technical staff to support technical investigations and review system performance on an ongoing basis
- implement safety and hazard controls for other groups
- interface with other Transit Operations teams to ensure that customers and staff are apprised of operating conditions, system issues, and other events
- provide functional rail dispatch and control supervision to Light Rail Operators

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Two-year community college diploma in a technical, electrical or computer program or related field

  • Canadian Rail Operating Rules
  • Train Control Operations
  • SCADA and Tunnel Ventilation Operations
  • Building Management and Communications Operations
  • Light Rail Operator Training
  • Other operational training as required
Six years experience in one of the following areas or a combination of:

  • Canadian rail regulations, rail operations, transportation control, dispatching, or incident/emergency management;
plus

  • Demonstrated experience in a highvolume and highdemanding operational environment
Demonstrated capability in using computer and communications technology

Ability to obtain Light Rail Vehicle Operator certification if required

Experience working in a Rail Transit environment, preferably with a federally regulated rail system, is desirable

Supervisory experience is an asset

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Canadian Rail Operating Rules
  • CCTV system
  • SCADA systems
  • Technical knowledge and adaptability
  • Vehicle equipment and components
  • Signal systems and/or operation of track apparatus
  • Radio communications protocol and emergency response techniques
  • Dispute resolution techniques
  • O-Train network
  • Transit services and transit routes
  • City/Branch policies and procedures affecting Transit Services, including standard operating procedures, emergency standing orders and control centre procedures
  • Workplace occurrence and incident reporting
  • Collective agreements covering ATU 279 employees
  • Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to manage several different tasks at the