Power Technician

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

With growing activities in Canada to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, Alstom is looking for motivated candidates who will help us leverage our expertise and apply it locally.

We’re looking for a full-time Power Technician @ Ottawa site, could it be you?

Your future role

As a Power Technician, you will provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment to ensure 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 and Tunnel Lighting in line with specified Quality procedures.

The Power 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.

While interacting daily with co-workers, external suppliers and management, all activities will be performed in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as prescribed by legislation and the ALSTOM Health & Safety policies.

The hourly rate starts at $ 34.48 and increases to $38.96 after completing the 9 month probation  period.

You’ll specifically be responsible for 

• Complying with and enforcing EHSS policies and rules

• Performing inspections, maintenance, and complex troubleshooting repairs on traction power voltage 1500V and above

• Monitoring systems, circuit breakers, and other TPS component

• Reporting all activities accurately and on time in the Maintenance Management database

• Field Modifications implementation

We’ll look to you for

• Recommending and implementing techniques and procedures that ensure maintenance to the PS&D System is conducted safely, reliably, efficiently

• Supervising the power isolation processes for the rail system team and any designated third parties

• Actively participating in safety meetings and Emergency Preparedness

All about you

We value passion and attitude as much as experience. Here what we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Educational background/formal training as Electrician or in electrical engineering combined with relevant experience

• Underground/OH High Voltage and/or Lineman experience preferred

• EHS champion and field expert

• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong computer skills

• License G mandatory - Other license (truck / trailer etc.) desirable

Things you’ll enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM

·       Contribute to innovative projects

·       Challenges free from unexciting daily routines

·       Enjoy stability throughout your journey with us as the rail industry is here to stay

·       Grow and develop new skills through award-winning learning

·       Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions

·       Benefit from a fair and dynamic compensation package including comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.