Maintenance Coordinator

 

As a Maintenance Coordinator at Rideau Transit Maintenance, this professional will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities, scheduling repairs, and prioritizing various work requests. You will be a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that the Confederation Line Light Rail Transit System is in optimal condition.

 

Job Requirements

• Develop daily and weekly maintenance schedules to ensure the availability and reliability of the rail system.
• Act as the central point of contact for receiving and prioritizing work requests from various stakeholders and maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to elaborate and manage the weekly maintenance plan, aligning it with limited work windows to eliminate any disruptions to rail services.
• Regularly review and follow up on the daily maintenance plan to include the corrective work orders.
• Maintain a strong interface with the contractors and client planning team, to get permissions and coordinate the maintenance activities while prioritizing safety and minimizing service interruptions.
• Identify traction power isolation requirements and manage the filling of permission limits when necessary to enable safe maintenance work.
• Assist in developing and populating preventive maintenance routines and schedules within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Ensure these routines are up-to-date and aligned with industry best practices and the Project Agreement.
• Proactively identify opportunities and make recommendations for enhancing maintenance practices and improvements.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance & Operations Manager to address long-term maintenance planning requirements.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned, ensuring the outcomes will be reached within scope, time and budget.
• Provide training and support to maintenance staff, fostering a culture of long-term planning.

 

Qualification and Experience:

• Proven experience in maintenance coordination or a similar role in infrastructure and systems maintenance in an industrial or rail environment.
• Preference is given to candidates with a relevant technical diploma or trade certificate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety requirements.
• General technical knowledge and the ability to plan, coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders are essential.
• Being adaptable and capable of handling multiple challenges and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and project management skills are required.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel, etc.) is expected.

 

Please apply with a cover letter indicating how your experience and education align with our position, salary expectations, and CV.