Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.
Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.
Mission
Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come!
We are looking for an experienced Systems Field Engineer / Coordinator who will be responsible for defined coordination activities occurring across the systems construction group :
- Communications
- Signaling
- Traction Power
- Overhead Catenary System
Main Responsibilities
Responsible for supervising the Systems warehouse and the associated budget.Participate in the warehouse cost control monthly and report deviations to the systems segment manager, if any.Monitor the inventories and report to accounting for the various Systems disciplines.Gather data from each Systems’ group and prepare reporting with systems segment manager for upper management.Gather data and monitor the Cost Of Non-Quality (CONQ) log for all systems.Monitor the snagging log for all systems.Implementation and monitoring of the systems installation progress trackers.Monitoring systems readiness trackers with Systems teams and their predecessors, and report to the Systems manager.Participate in Scheduling workshops for the various Systems disciplines to plan the works and pre-requisites required from other segments.Gather data from each Systems’ group and prepare reporting as requested by the systems segment manager.Represent the Systems group in meetings, audits or similar events as required.Actively represent the company in a professional manner at all times by providing clear on-site communication / clear understandable works reports / regular communication with the concerned parties responsible for timely escalation of any issues or occurrences.Other duties assigned by Line Manager.Requirements
Completed post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering1-2 years’ proven experience in a previous similar roleExperience with Overhead Catenary Systems, Signaling, Communications and Traction Power is an assetHeavy civil construction experience, preferably in LRT or similar public infrastructure projectsGood user of all Microsoft Office tools & AutoCad.Good communication skills, ability to plan and organize daily activities, action-oriented, high ability to analyze and resolve problems, ability to perform under pressure and able to be flexible and adapt to dynamic environments.Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep / slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditionsSkills, Competencies, Attributes
Ability to read and interpret contract specifications, drawings and other construction documentsProven leadership skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated organizational skills within a multi-deadline projectAbility to work in field or office as requiredHighly motivated, able to complete assignments with minimal direct supervisionFlexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet the time demands of unpredictable activitiesCapable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic environmentEffective and efficient problem solving and decision-making skills, thoughtful, proactive and creativeDemonstrated sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goalsDIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.