Engineering Technologist

at  Toronto Transit Commission

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9567
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) - Harvey Shops Management & Staff (30000130)
Salary Information: $91,644.80 - $114,566.40
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: May 30, 2024
Last Day to Apply: June 7, 2024
Reports to: Supervisor, Rail Vehicles
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America’s third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC’s vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC’s recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing “a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy.”

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for an Engineering Technologist to join our Streetcar Maintenance team!

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU BRING

• Apply analytical skills
• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Gather information and conduct research
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Communicate in a variety of mediums

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU BRING

• Your education will consist of a completed post-secondary college diploma or university degree in Electrical /Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Additionally, registered or eligible to register as a P.Eng. with PEO or OACETT certification, as an Engineering Technologist is also considered a definite asset.
• CGSB Certificate Level 1 Ultrasonic and CGSB Certificate Magnetic Particle Level 2, is considered an asset.
• Experience in the repair and overhaul process of AC and DC electric motors would be a definite asset.
• Experience in an environment where AC and DC electric motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, machine shop tooling and equipment would be repaired, overhauled or manufactured.
• Your application will reveal specific knowledge and demonstrated ability, to diagnose and correct faults relating in electrical power and control systems, AC/DC motors, electronics, and general mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems/components utilized on transit vehicles and associated maintenance equipment.
• Your application will reveal experience, with demonstrated ability, in directing and training staff and union personnel on various aspects of work, such as fault isolation techniques, equipment modifications (SWIS), project activity and correct procedure performance.
• Your application will also reveal experience in developing and delivering effective and engaging in-house technical training programs.
• You must have excellent technical writing skills to prepare technical documents including maintenance, test/failure, exchange and standard operating procedures, and bulletins.
• Your application will reveal knowledge of engineering design and costing principles, methods and procedures developed through several years of directly related work-experience.
• You must have effective organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with supervisory, technical and trades personnel in the carhouses, shops and engineering groups regarding various vehicle maintenance issues, and with representatives of external supply organizations regarding vehicle specifications, modifications and equipment problems.
• Your application will reveal proficiency in the use of computers and applications, including MS Office, AutoCAD, Draftsight and/or Solidworks, and familiarity with, or able to quickly learn, the data and methodologies of the Material Management System (IFS) and rail vehicle work order systems such as the Streetcar/Subway/SRT Maintenance System (SMS and Maximo).

• You will be responsible to provide technical support and expertise to those involved in the procurement, inspections, diagnoses, repairs, maintenance, overhaul, rebuilding, designing, improving and supporting of all operating systems associated with their specific area; ensuring requirements and standards are met; conduct operational tests, quality inspections, technical problem solving, equipment performance reviews, quality assurance activities.
• You may be required to rotate into other Engineering Technologist positions at other locations within the Streetcar Maintenance department, based on operational needs and training and development initiatives. Additionally you may be required to work various shifts and off days.
• You will conduct operational tests and quality inspections, diagnosing, correcting and eliminating non-routine complex or repeating problems and failures on all vehicle technology systems including but not limited to electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, body components and accessory systems.
• You will diagnose and coordinate repairs on equipment, systems or structures; and determines the cause; ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards; suggest solutions or modifications; provide direction as required.
• You will also prepare various written reports, test reports, modification instructions, repair and diagnosis techniques, and analyses (e.g., cost, life cycle, commonality) as well as general, technical and occasionally budgetary correspondence related to assignments.
• You will plan, perform and coordinate preventative maintenance checks and services on equipment, systems, and structures, and ensure techniques have been applied according to written procedures, standards and best practices including cost estimates and ordering of materials.
• You will ensure equipment, systems or structures are fully operational by coordinating and/or performing relevant checks, and other relevant inspections; develop and/or modify tests under direction, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• You will provide technical guidance and advice on selection and purchase of equipment, systems or structures, service requirements, specialized training requirements, safety issues and incidents, and other issues related to area of specialty.
• You will research, develop, audit, and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work methods, and deliver suitable training programs to employees on SOPs and other assigned topics; prepare training materials, documents and records.
• The work may be performed in a carhouse, shop, garage or office environment; both indoors and outdoors; additionally, and you may be dispatched to other work sites, on-street locations or tunnel in order to investigate vehicle problems and incidents or to cover for the absence of other Engineering Technologists at any vehicle group location.