Reporting to the Track Supervisor, the
Track Maintenance Foreman is responsible for overseeing and performing routine and planned maintenance activities as well as supporting and protecting other maintenance activities. He/she also supports emergency response and performs track inspection when required. The Track Maintenance Foreman oversees small groups of employees executing track maintenance work. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in the Niagara Region.
Key Responsibilities and FunctionsLeadership:- Be a leader and promote Siemens' safety culture and compliance with standards and policies;
- Be an ambassador of Siemens when interacting with customers, suppliers, and employees;
- Report and escalate all accidents/incidents and participate in the incident investigation and review processes;
- Act as a role model when it comes to safety, quality of work, and efficiency of operations.
Track Work Coordination:- Perform track maintenance and repair;
- Perform track inspection and track maintenance activities according to Metrolinx Engineering Standards, Best Practices, and Transport Canada Guidelines;
- Supervise, develop, and lead track maintainers and subcontractors to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance;
- Coordinate and execute the work related to various maintenance activities such as: spot rail, track tie and other track component replacement; turnout component replacement and adjustment; maintenance of public and private crossings; vegetation cutting; fencing repairs;
- Interact with customers, co-workers, and subcontractors;
- Support geometry testing and rail flaw detection testing on the territory;
- Snow clearing from railway turnouts (switches) and other key track and right of way components - Winter;
- Perform Quality Control Inspections and Performance Monitoring and Rules Compliance related to track maintenance programs and other work activities;
- Implement Safety Directives and assist in the development of safety programs and goals
- Provide track flagging service as required.
- Complete work, material inventory, and inspection reports as required
Required Skills and Qualifications- Highly organized and flexible
- Provide strong leadership and the ability to train, supervise, and coach other employees
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Strong Background in track inspection and maintenance
- Must be able to read technical drawings
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a Track Maintainer or assistant track foreman;
- Track Inspection Qualification (TIG);
- Thorough understanding of track geometry;
- Thorough understanding of track standards and track safety requirements;
- A thorough understanding of continuous welded rail (CWR);
- Experience in track inspection procedures, track construction, and track maintenance/repair work;
- Thermite welding qualification is an asset;
- Valid Driving License;
- Must be able to endure repetitive physical work activities and lift and carry approximately 60lbs;
Available to work on various work cycles with occasional overtime.
Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and as per CBA, and ranges between $41.00 CAD - $44.00 CAD
