Electro-Mechanical Technician

1 week ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Keolis Commuter Services Full time
Electro-Mechanical Technician - Keolis Grand River

Job Category: Maintenance Department

Requisition Number: ELECT004605

Posted: March 13, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Waterloo Keolis Grand River
518, Dutton Dr
Waterloo, ON N2L4C6, CAN

Description

Reporting to the Manager, LRV of Keolis Grand River (KGR), the Electro-Mechanical Technician will perform certain tasks within preventive maintenance inspections and repairs. The Operations team is dedicated to all aspects of transit logistics and operational output of the Region of Waterloo's successful ION Light Rail Transit (LRT) system - delivery of service levels and customer experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Determine proper operation, and the extent of wear and/or damage to LRV equipment.
- Perform emergency repair work on rail vehicles in the shop, yard or main service line; this involves responding to emergency calls either by riding the trains or by driving to the scene in an emergency truck, inspecting, troubleshooting, and, if possible, correcting/isolating problems while vehicles are in service.
- Perform varied and complex work involving the inspection, maintenance, overhaul, modification, repair, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical components and body equipment found on revenue and non-revenue rail transit vehicles.
- Interpret test results to diagnose malfunctions and plan troubleshooting procedures using schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Gain in-depth knowledge in vehicle control units and related electronic systems.
- Repair/overhaul hydraulic, pneumatic, electric brake systems components, gear drive units, wheels, and other related equipment.
- Assignments vary from running repair nature to complete analysis of vehicle problems involving modifications and bench work associated with the removal, testing, troubleshooting, repairing/modifying, and re-installing of components.
- Energize and de-energize the overhead traction power system within the maintenance shop utilizing a LOTO process.
- Support the testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities of LRVs in the yard or on the mainline.
- Safely support the return of LRVs to the maintenance facility and verify performance.
- Conduct, support, and operate re-railing equipment and act as flag person for the protection of the public, employees, and trains during emergencies and rerouting of trains.
- Document and complete work orders to support work activities such as inspections, repairs made, parts usage, and work in progress.
- Conduct miscellaneous duties as reasonably requested by management.
- Communicate and liaise with CFF staff as required to support revenue service operations.

Knowledge and Skills

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to read and understand schematics, procedures, service, and safety manuals.
- Good judgment and effective problem-solving skills; respond quickly, calmly, and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to write work orders and routine reports clearly and concisely and follow work processes and routines.
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
- Competency in mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
- Professional conduct when dealing with staff and line managers in OCC.
- Able to work in an operational setting with tight deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail and perform all assigned work in safe conditions.
- Willing and able to work in all weather, on shifts, weekends, holidays, and under pressure.
- Ability to identify and solve problems in a structured and analytical way.

Experience and Qualifications

- Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent Engineering background required.
- Experience within the rail transit or rail transportation industry considered an asset.
- Must have a valid Class G Driver's License and may require obtaining a Class DZ license.

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