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Purpose of the job

As an Electrical Technician, you will provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment. Provide coaching and guidance to other staff to heighten their abilities . A role model and a team player, who demonstrates organizational commitment and awareness. Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions, as well as in a 24-hour, 7 days a week working environment and must work safely and follow all work procedures. If you are challenged by a multi-tasking environment and possess the ability to work in an operational setting with tight deadlines, then...

 Alstom is the place for you! 

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the safety, availability, and reliability of the Power supply and Distribution (PS&D)System including the power substation equipment, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), cabling, OCS, 'Blue Light Stations' (BLS), and Tunnel Lighting
• Access to vehicles, tracks, spares, materials, tools, equipment, training, manuals, and procedures for the PS&D maintenance
• Recommending and implementing techniques and procedures that ensure maintenance to the PS&D System is conducted safely, reliably, efficiently
• Diagnosis and rectification of failures and emergency incidents within established guidelines
• The PDS technician supports a 7-day week rail operation, working rotating shifts, on a continuous seven-day cycle performing all technical work related to TPS maintenance
• Adherence to the Custodial, Preventative, and Rehabilitation Maintenance schedules
• Inspects, tests, and repairs internal distribution cables and electrical substation equipment
• Performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs on traction power voltage, monitoring systems, charging systems, circuit breakers, and other TPS components
• Troubleshoot, analyze and isolate malfunctions, inspect, test, modify and maintain traction power voltage, monitoring systems, charging systems, circuit breakers, and other TPS components
• Performs complex repair troubleshooting; safely using and maintaining hand and power tools and test equipment related to work
• Performs preventative maintenance on traction power substations, and maintains parts inventory to maintain proper working conditions
• Ensures proper safety precautions are followed, particularly around energized circuits
• Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms and on work orders using maintenance software
• Operates boom, bucket, and tower truck, and other equipment and tools. Performs other duties as required
• Conduct daily tailboard meetings and complete appropriate Hazard Risk Assessment forms
• Work with and assist other departments as needed. Actively participates in safety meetings and Emergency Preparedness
• Taking contingency actions as required in the shortest time to prevent unnecessary interruptions of power or delay in service
• Work with other agents as required to ensure the safety and reliability of the system