Mechanical Engineer

at  BC Rapid Transit Co Ltd

MARKETING STATEMENT

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.
Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.
When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Participates in the development and refinement of asset engineering, management and maintenance strategy. Supports the development and implementation of Annual Maintenance Plan, Asset Renewal Plan, Asset Improvement Plan and capital replacement plans. Participates in the development and refinement of engineering standards, policies and procedures for asset maintenance and projects to ensure the alignment with regulations, codes and industry best practices.
Provides innovative, professional engineering advice and guidance to engineering, asset management, asset maintenance and capital projects on quality assurance, compliance assurance and asset performance. Identifies asset problems and provides technical solutions. Supports the investigation on significant failures, conducts root cause analysis and presents reports/recommendations to Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer. Assists in the development of FMEA and FMECA where required. Ensures effective communication to all the stakeholders.
Provides engineering support to capital and non-capital projects of moderate to high risk and complexity. Reviews and makes recommendations on the approval of the technical specifications, drawings and documentations regarding assigned projects.
Participates in the development and refinement of configuration control procedures for asset maintenance. Recommends changes on asset configuration control documentations.
Participates in selecting appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering assignments. Investigates and reviews industry best practice in rail operations and asset maintenance and recommend changes to BCRTC practice. Investigates and reviews existing and emerging technology and recommend application to the SkyTrain systems as appropriate. Support business case development and the implementation of best practice and new technology.
Develops and maintains professional and trustworthy working relationship with stakeholders in BCRTC and across the enterprise.
Supervises reporting staff, including all people practices such hiring, training and development, coaching, monitoring and performance management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The competencies of this position would typically be acquired through completion of University degree in Mechanical Engineering, including a Professional Engineering Designation or eligibility to be registered with EGBC.
Requires 2 to 5 years of professional engineering experience, preferably within transit and a Rolling Stock or Rail Infrastructure environment.
Preference will be given to a candidate with trackwork design/maintenance experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Solid knowledge on the principles, theories, and practices of the designated engineering discipline.
Solid knowledge on relevant standards, legislation, acts and regulatory requirements pertaining to the rail industry.
Working knowledge of railway operation and maintenance practices, including configuration control.
Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, to resolve critical and high impact technical issues.
Advanced skill in creating technical reports, standards, procedures, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, FMECA, schematic and or technical drawings.
Solid knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management and project reporting.
Solid time management skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.
Solid communication skills and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to achieve consensus between groups.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

As the asset owner, applies professional engineering expertise to the assets and systems in the designated discipline and supports the safe, reliable and efficient rail transportation service delivery within an integrated, multi-jurisdictional environment.