Mechanical Engineer

Description:

Mechanical Engineer

As the asset owner, applies professional engineering expertise to the assets and systems in the designated discipline and supports the safe, reliable and efficient rail transportation service delivery within an integrated, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Key Accountabilities

Participates in the development and refinement of asset engineering, management and maintenance strategy. Supports the development and implementation of Annual Maintenance Plan, Asset Renewal Plan, Asset Improvement Plan and capital replacement plans. Participates in the development and refinement of engineering standards, policies and procedures for asset maintenance and projects to ensure the alignment with regulations, codes and industry best practices.

Provides innovative, professional engineering advice and guidance to engineering, asset management, asset maintenance and capital projects on quality assurance, compliance assurance and asset performance. Identifies asset problems and provides technical solutions. Supports the investigation on significant failures, conducts root cause analysis and presents reports/recommendations to Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer. Assists in the development of FMEA and FMECA where required. Ensures effective communication to all the stakeholders.

Provides engineering support to capital and non-capital projects of moderate to high risk and complexity. Reviews and makes recommendations on the approval of the technical specifications, drawings and documentations regarding assigned projects.

Participates in the development and refinement of configuration control procedures for asset maintenance. Recommends changes on asset configuration control documentations.

Participates in selecting appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering assignments. Investigates and reviews industry best practice in rail operations and asset maintenance and recommend changes to BCRTC practice. Investigates and reviews existing and emerging technology and recommend application to the SkyTrain systems as appropriate. Support business case development and the implementation of best practice and new technology.

Develops and maintains professional and trustworthy working relationship with stakeholders in BCRTC and across the enterprise.

Supervises reporting staff, including all people practices such hiring, training and development, coaching, monitoring and performance management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Licensee (P.L.Eng.) is required. Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) may be considered.

2 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience.

Experience within a transit environment, specifically in Rolling Stock or Rail Infrastructure, is highly desirable.