ROLE PURPOSE

The LRV Maintenance Lead Technician will assist with leading the day-to-day aspects of the Electro-Mechanical maintenance team. This position will provide back-up coverage for the Manager, LRV Maintenance and Supervisor, LRV Maintenance as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership

• Assist in planning, scheduling, assigning, monitoring, training and developing the EMT maintenance team to achieve Keolis and Maintenance objectives.
• Help ensure team meets safety, quality and customer-service standards.
• Help identify and respond to safety hazards/concerns and support respective JHSC.
• Attend daily maintenance production meetings to ensure maintenance, inspection and cleaning complies with established standards.
• Participate in professional development as required.

EMT Maintenance

• Perform emergency repair work on rail vehicles in the shop, yard or main service line
• and 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 vehicle
• Interpret test results to diagnose malfunctions, planning of 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 the 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 yard or on mainline.
• Safely support the return of LRV’s to the maintenance facility and to verify performance
• Conduct, support and operate re-railing equipment and acts 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
• Communicates and liaises with CFF staff as required to support revenue service operation

Administration and Other

• Assist in development and implementation of EMT procedures and work instructions
• Record work completed, and materials used in work order system.
• Comply with current company rules, regulations, procedures and operational instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to supervise, motivate and train maintenance team
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to work with internal and external customers
• Basic Microsoft Office and computer skills
• Strong analytical ability to diagnose and resolve practical issues
• Able to read and understand schematics, operations, service and safety manuals
• Strong attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and safety
• Self-starter to anticipate and resolve needs and requirements
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining safety and quality
• Strong manual dexterity to use various hand tools and equipment
• Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and on-call requirements
• Valid G driver’s license with ability to operate Hi-Rail vehicles on track

EXPERIENCE

• Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent Engineering background
• Leadership experience preferred
• Experience in rail transit or transportation industry preferred
• Experience in writing maintenance procedures and work instructions
• Experience with a work order system
• Maximo Experience an asset
• DZ license an asset