Maintenance Vehicle 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 full-time Maintenance Vehicle Technicians @ Ottawa operations site, could it be you?

Your future role

As a Maintenance Vehicle Technician, you are responsible for providing field support for maintenance, repairs, and/or operation of vehicles in line with specified Quality standards and procedures.

As this is an industrial work environment, physical demands are in consequence (work at heights, lifting, prolonged standing, etc…). Flexibility to work on different shifts will be needed to meet with operational requirements.

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

Starting pay: $32.64/hour

You’ll specifically take care of

• Complying with and enforcing EHSS policies and rules
• Performing various maintenance activities on vehicles
• Ensuring all information, equipment/parts are available and prepared for efficient execution
• Reporting activities through a Computerized Maintenance Management system
• To carry out daily inspection of the Fleet
  
  

We’ll look to you for

• Technical leadership to assist / train other technicians
• To report and record incidents, any damage or shortage of parts of electromechanical equipment accurately
• To supervise and/or follow any sub contract activities
• To participate to the rescue operations of the vehicle in case of accident or a major failure
  
  

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:

• Formal training and solid hands-on experience on various electro-mechanical systems
• Certified automotive technician and/or railway industry experience preferred
• EHS champion and field expert
• Ability to use high power tools and operate heavy machinery
• Flexibility and availability to work on 24/7 rotational shifts
• Strong supporter of teamwork with good communication & computer skills
  
  

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

• 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 and countries
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus 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.