Technical Advisor - Railway Rolling Stock

Introduction

The second-largest public transportation network in the Montreal metropolitan region, exo operates train, bus, and adapted transportation services for the north and south crowns of Montreal.

At exo, you'll find a human-sized organization, forward-looking and innovative, serving communities. A workplace where, depending on the nature of the job, flexible schedules and hybrid remote work are encouraged, facilitating work-life balance.

Working at exo also means enjoying a variety of benefits, such as: free Opus card, group insurance, pension plan, generous vacation time, holidays, sick leave, employee assistance program, free telemedicine service for you and your family, and a dynamic social club. Join exo!

Under the responsibility of the Head - Technical Service for Railway Rolling Stock, you will be responsible for supporting the various stakeholders of railway rolling stock by participating in the lifecycle activities of these equipment, including: acquisition, engineering, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, modifications, major overhaul or compliance programs, obsolescence management, fault debugging, and commissioning and operation.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, document, validate, and implement procedures, modifications, improvements, replacements, or modernization of railway systems and/or equipment;
• Recommend necessary modifications to improve the reliability and safety of rolling stock, produce them, and support their implementation, while minimizing intervention costs;
• Write and/or comment on technical acquisition or repair service bids for railway rolling stock parts, in compliance with the laws under which public transportation companies are subject;
• Validate existing procedures, manuals, and/or drawings and/or those submitted by suppliers and ensure their tracking and implementation with the various stakeholders;
• Provide technical support to project managers in the implementation of mandates awarded to exo's suppliers, based on objectives, schedules, and pre-established budgets;
• Offer technical assistance to resolve breakdowns, defects, or premature wear issues and participate in the implementation of the identified solution, including any relevant modifications;
• Participate in degradation or abnormal use examinations of rolling stock or components and collaborate in identifying necessary correctives. As needed, support implementation and follow-up;
• Participate in the development of preventive and corrective maintenance plans to increase their effectiveness and improve equipment reliability;
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of major projects, repair or general overhaul projects;
• Participate in the acquisition of new rolling stock projects by involving themselves in the integration of this equipment into the current fleet;
• Participate in the development of technical bids and any other call for proposal documents related to the maintenance of railway rolling stock;
• May be called upon to participate in the rolling stock team's on-call service when requested, rotating with other team members.

The list of responsibilities and tasks previously enumerated is summary and indicative. It is not a complete and detailed list of responsibilities and tasks that may be performed by the post holder.

Normal Post Requirements

Education

• College or university diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnics, Avionics, or related fields;

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical position related to the transportation field;
• Experience in technical writing;
• Experience in railway rolling stock is an asset;
• Knowledge of current railway laws, regulations, and safety rules is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Have good knowledge of control and power electronics;
• Possess good knowledge of embedded computer and control systems;
• Have good technical writing skills in both French and English;
• Demonstrate autonomy, organization, and initiative oriented towards problem-solving;
• Possess analytical and synthesis skills;
• Have strong teamwork and collaboration skills;
• Have excellent interpersonal relationship skills;
• Be bilingual both orally and in writing;
• Knowledge of MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Knowledge or experience in a field related to mechanical engineering is an asset;
• Good knowledge of SAP software is an asset;
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and have access to a vehicle.
• Working Conditions
• Employment Period and Schedule
• Full-time regular employment, 37.5 hours per week

Location

• Home base at the headquarters, 1001 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa, 26th floor, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4L4
• Shared time between remote work, on-site work at various maintenance centers and terminal garages, and presence at the headquarters

The masculine is used generically to lighten the text. Only those selected after the analysis of applications will be contacted.

Activity Domain: Public Transportation Operations

Executive Direction: Operations

Employment Status: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

Workplace Type: Hybrid