Onboard Installation Mechanical 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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Onboard Mechanical Technician in Whitby, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside skilled and collaborative teammates.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring and performing the installation, wiring test, and resolution of electrical faults in both high and low-voltage systems, contributing to the transformation of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) transit system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (installation supervisors, project site managers, and design teams), ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide proactive suggestions for process improvements, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of maintaining updated electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical faults, but also contribute to the development of test plans to validate system modifications.

We’ll look to you for :

• Strict adherence to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures and policies
• Confirming installation readiness and ensuring activities are performed without deviations
• Perform mechanical installations and retrofits on rail vehicles, including brackets, piping, enclosures, and structural components
• Support integration of onboard systems by preparing mechanical interfaces and ensuring alignment with engineering specifications
• Conduct inspections and adjustments to ensure proper fitment and function of mechanical assemblies
• Use precision tools, jigs, and fixtures to ensure consistent and repeatable installations across fleet units
• Operate and maintain various power tools, with a focus on various precision cutting of metal pipes for welding preparation
• Ensuring compliance with design documentation and supervisor instructions
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including measurements, torque values, and component configurations
• Reporting risks, deviations, or issues that may impact safety, quality, or performance
• Using APSYS (Alstom Performance System) tools or templates for continuous improvement

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role :

Things you’ll enjoy

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

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.

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