Power Technician

Job Title:
Power 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 diversecustomers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greenerand smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time Power Technician in Ottawa, ON we're looking for?

Duration: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $35.17/hr. 

Shift: Rotational 

Your Future Role
As a Power Technician, you will provide technical expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electricalequipment to ensure the safety, availability, and reliability of the Power Supply & Distribution (PS&D) System. 

Thisincludes power substation equipment, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, cabling, overhead contactsystems (OCS), and tunnel lighting.
Supporting a 24/7 rail operation, you will work rotating shifts on a continuous seven-day cycle, performingtechnical maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with Alstom's health, safety, environmental, and qualitystandards.

You will be responsible for:
Complying with and promoting Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) policies, procedures, andregulations.
Performing inspections, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and complex troubleshooting ontraction power systems operating at 1500V and above.
Monitoring power systems, circuit breakers, substations, and associated traction power equipment to ensuresystem reliability.
Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults efficiently and safely to minimize service disruptions.
Completing maintenance records, inspections, and work orders accurately and on time within theMaintenance Management System.
Supporting and implementing field modifications, upgrades, and improvement initiatives.
Recommending and ing maintenance techniques and procedures that improve safety, reliability, andoperational efficiency.
Supervising power isolation and lockout/tagout processes for rail system teams and designated third-partycontractors.
Actively participating in safety meetings, emergency preparedness activities, and continuous improvementinitiatives.
Collaborating effectively with internal teams, suppliers, contractors, and management to achieve operationalobjectives.
Maintaining compliance with all applicable legislation, procedures, and technical standards.
Other relevant responsibilities as assigned by manager.

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:
Educational background or formal training as an Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technologist, ElectricalTechnician, or a related electrical discipline.
Relevant electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience in industrial, transportation, utilities, powerdistribution, or similar environments.
Experience working with underground and/or overhead high-voltage systems is strongly preferred.
Lineman experience is considered an asset.
Demonstrated commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) practices and safe work procedures.
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems.
Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Strong computer skills and experience using maintenance management systems.
Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence is mandatory.
Additional licences or certifications related to trucks, trailers, aerial devices, or similar equipment areconsidered assets.
Ability to work rotating shifts in support of a seven-day rail operation.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

*Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability

*Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries

*People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work

*Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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