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Locomotive Electrician (SK)
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Electricians perform inspection, maintenance and the repair of the electrical assembly on the locomotive fleet. They work on electronics components, computer systems, fuel injector systems and troubleshoot locomotive failures. The duties take place in the repair shop, on service tracks or other railroad property.
Main Responsibilities
- Repairing, replacing and monitoring locomotive electrical components.
- Troubleshooting electrical problems.
- Testing circuits and connections using electrical test equipment.
- Inspecting equipment and ensuring proper maintenance and repairs are completed, while adhering to timelines and budget restrictions.
- Responsible for ordering electrical parts.
- Maintaining the work area in a clean and safety conscious manner.
- Performing maintenance, as required.
- Correctly filling out forms for repair and maintenance.
- Required to work on varying shifts to cover operations that run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.
- Work shifts (day, evening or night) on weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.
- Overtime may be required at any time.
- Required to perform physical work, which is performed in the shop, outdoors, or outside the terminal, year-round in all weather conditions.
- Lifting weights up to 50 pounds. Working in confined spaces.
- Working to CN safety rules and follow safe work procedures.
- May be required, occasionally, to travel some distance to reach working site.
- May be required, occasionally, to work away from home for an extended period of time.
- 2 years of electrical work experience.
- 1 year of mechanical work experience*.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Approved Electrician Certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Basic computer skills (asset).
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
The incumbent participates in a 2 blocks of classroom training (3 weeks of classroom training to begin) which includes in-class theory and hands-on skill development for the field. The role requires the incumbent to pass a series of periodic tests relating to duties, responsibilities and operating rules. Successful completion of the classroom training is mandatory in order to work as an Electrician Apprentice at CN.
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Responsibilities
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical components and systems on locomotives, using electrical test equipment to test circuits and connections. Order parts, document repairs and maintenance, and keep the work area safe and clean while meeting operational timelines and budget requirements.
Requirements
Requires two years of electrical work experience, one year of mechanical work experience, a high school diploma or GED, approved electrician certification, and a valid driver's license. The successful candidate must complete mandatory classroom training and pass periodic tests, and must be able to work variable shifts, outdoors in all weather, in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Locomotive Electrical Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Component Maintenance
- Circuit Testing
- Electrical Test Equipment
- Locomotive Systems
- Electronics
- Computer Systems
- Fuel Injector Systems
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Parts Ordering
- Repair Documentation
- Workplace Safety
- Basic Computer Skills
- Physical Work
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- Transportation
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- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Locomotive
- Rail Transportation
- Electrical Assembly
- Electrical Components
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Circuit Testing
- Electrical Test Equipment
- Electronics
- Computer Systems
- Fuel Injector Systems
- Locomotive Failures
- Electrical Maintenance
- Mechanical Work
- Equipment Inspection
- Parts Ordering
- Repair Documentation
- Safety Rules
- Safe Work Procedures
- Electrician Certification
- Driver's License
- Classroom Training
- Hands-On Training
- Operating Rules
- Confined Spaces
- All-Weather Work