Onboard Installation Technician

Req ID: 534135

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Onboard Installation Technician in Whitby, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your pneumatic/piping expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside skilled and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring and performing the installation, wiring test, and resolution of electrical faults in both high and low-voltage systems, contributing to the transformation of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) transit system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (installation supervisors, project site managers, and design teams), ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide proactive suggestions for process improvements, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of maintaining updated electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical faults, but also contribute to the development of test plans to validate system modifications.

We’ll look to you for:

- Strict adherence to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures, policies, railway safety rules, and applicable electrical regulations.

- Confirming installation readiness, including manpower, tools/equipment, materials, and methods, and ensuring installation activities are performed without deviations.

- Performing onboard electrical installation, modification, repair, and integration activities in accordance with approved design documentation and work instructions.

- Installing, replacing, and repairing electrical wiring, cables, connectors, control systems, circuit boards, and other onboard electrical components.

- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and technical documentation.

- Performing precise wiring, cable routing, crimping, shielding, connector assembly, termination, and torque-tightening activities.

- Conducting electrical inspections and post-installation testing, including continuity, insulation resistance/dielectric, pin-to-pin, voltage, current, and resistance measurements as applicable.

- Using electrical diagnostic and testing equipment, including multimeters, continuity testers, Megger devices, and automated test equipment where applicable.

- Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults in low- and high-voltage systems, including onboard control systems and associated components.

- Ensuring compliance with design documentation, installation methods, quality requirements, and Installation Supervisor instructions.

- Performing self-checks and supporting peer reviews to ensure electrical installations meet defined quality and workmanship requirements.

- Maintaining accurate records of work performed, test results, measurements, torque values, wiring modifications, and component configurations.

- Identifying and reporting risks, deviations, non-conformities, or technical issues that could impact safety, quality, installation performance, or schedule.

- Using APSYS (Alstom Performance System) tools and templates to support risk management, continuous improvement, and installation best practices.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

- Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Technology, Industrial Electrician, or a related field , or a Technical High-School Diploma.

- Previous experience in a railway maintenance facility, rolling stock assembly, transit environment, or similar industrial setting is strongly preferred.

- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

- Experience performing electrical wiring, cable routing, connector assembly, termination, and troubleshooting activities.

- Experience with electrical Special Processes such as crimping, shielding, and torque tightening .

- Experience performing wire-integrity testing, including continuity and insulation resistance/dielectric testing , using pin-to-pin methods and Megger equipment.

- Experience using electrical diagnostic and testing equipment such as multimeters, continuity testers, and other electrical measurement devices.

- Understanding of railway maintenance facilities, rolling stock assembly, or similar heavy-industrial environments.

- Knowledge of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and electrical safety practices .

- Ontario 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician or 422A Industrial Electrician certification is desirable.

- Ability to safely and effectively use electrical installation tools, including crimpers, wire strippers, drills, and calibrated torque tools.

- Ability to identify electrical and installation hazards and proactively implement or escalate corrective actions.

- Ability to adapt to changing schedules, technical requirements, and onboard/workshop working conditions.

- Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, Installation Supervisors, Installation Engineers, and other multidisciplinary teams.

- Willingness to support other technicians, share technical knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $57,000 – $74,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

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.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at [email protected] while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.