Maintenance of Equipment Technician

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

In your role as a Maintenance of Equipment Technician, you will:

• Be responsible for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing rail equipment.  Repair, replace and test machinery, components and systems related to rail equipment under direction of engineering or other  staff by performing mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic activities.
• Reviews and understand project/activity request, safety instructions, blueprints, schematic and diagram to ascertain test specification, procedures, objectives, nature of technical activity and possible solutions such as disassemble and replace, adjust or repair regarding the maintenance functions of both the locomotive and car equipment.
• Dismantle, assemble and replace new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as HVAC, brake, pneumatic system, propulsion equipment, truck and car body equipment and sub-system for trains so equipment can pass inspections.
• Analyze sub-system in order to meet design or rated specifications and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications in a timely fashion to meet customer train availability schedule and/or overhaul schedule.
• Records on appropriate report card or data sheet the activity performed by indicating all relevant information pertaining to the activity.  Performs quality test and verification to insure safe performance of sub-assembly or component in order to properly report to the customer, governing agencies or for internal auditing purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor based on train availability or repair schedule.  Follows all Bombardier security and safety instructions or procedures in order to prevent any personal injuries and maintain a safe fleet that will meet the demands of a reliable commuter service.

As our ideal candidate:

• You must have at least 1 year technical experience in mechanical system.
• You have mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in a related field.
• You are capable of reading and understanding electrical and/or mechanical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• You have experience using power tools (impact gun, air ratchet, Spinal gun) and hand tools.  
• You have familiarity with AC and DC power and control systems.
• HVAC systems is an asset.
• You must be a compatible team person willing to work overtime, odd hours, weekends and various shifts as required. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

Alstom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Effective 29 January 2021, Alstom completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. This is a Bombardier Transportation Legal Entity Position - positions at Bombardier Transportation companies are all members of the Alstom Group****.