Technical competence in both electrical & mechanical systems
Hands-on type of person
Integrity & honesty
Accountability
Ability to work unsupervised in transit authority locations
Valid driver's license
Education:
High School diploma
Technical certification(s) are an asset
Experience:
At least 2 years of working as a technician or equivalent
Experience in Mass Transit or Rail is of value
Other Required Knowledge:
Technical training in both electrical & mechanical systems
Knowledge of the rail industry is an asset
Strong knowledge of PCs / laptops
Strong knowledge of MS Excel
Competencies/Abilities:
Ability to troubleshoot using the laptop as a tool
Ability to perform software downloads
Strong mechanical aptitudes
Responsibilities:
Thoroughly understand and be able to apply the client door adjustment procedure
Be client's representative in front of the rail car builder
Assist the rail car builder (and occasionally the transit authority) with debugging and troubleshooting the client systems (as per contractual agreements between client and the customer) - on an as-required basis
Assist the rail car builder during the car commissioning and warranty phases of the project by providing support for the client systems at the transit authority location and at the rail car assembly plant in other locations as required
Troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical problems on the client systems
Confirm the problem identified by the rail car builder