Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Superintendent

Job Responsibility:

Subsidiary: Colas Rail Canada Inc.

Mission

The Overhead Catenary System superintendent will join the Edmonton Valley Line West project and report directly to the OCS package manager.

They will be responsible for all OCS installation on EVLW project installation:

• Mainline
• Gerry Wright Operation & Maintenance Facilities (OMF)
• Lewis Farm OMF

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the Management team to plan, monitor and coordinate OCS site construction activities as per the defined scope of work.

• Prepare schedule, in relation with the package manager and the field Engineer/coordinator.
• Co-operate with the Engineers, Inspectors and related Parties on Site to ensure the OCS works following the schedule.
• Provide technical support and solutions to OCS foremen and crews.
• Organize OCS activities, site teams and equipment to stick to the pre-established schedule.
• Review and record individual employee attendance records.
• Review and check all work performed is in accordance with the approved drawings and project specifications.
• Plans and coordinates site activities with Safety and Quality departments to guarantee applicable procedure enforcement.
• Plans and coordinates site activities with other sub-systems construction representatives to avoid/minimize installation conflicts (clashes).
• Take all necessary steps to maintain a safe working environment (quality and performance), ensure the safety integrity of all activities undertaken by the staff;
• Assist in the Investigation of on-the-job accidents/incidents for cause and prevention.
• Monitor material usage and material reports to ensure proper inventory control.
• Conduct training sessions on technical and safety issues as required.
• Initiate Field Change Directive in close relation with field engineer/coordinator.
• Report Non-Conformity to the package manager or Field Engineer when required.
• Monitor Non-Conformity to implement at site solution defined for closing it within the allowed timeframe.
• Report any close call, incident or accident to the safety department and the line management.
• Be actively represent the company in a professional manner at all times by providing clear on-site communication / clear understandable works reports / regular communication with the concerned parties responsible for timely escalation of any issues or occurrences.
• Other duties assigned by Line Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering
• An experience of minimum 5-8 years in OCS works at supervisory level.
• Good knowledge in electrical works.
• Ability to handle multi-tasks with strong organization skills.
• Good user of all Microsoft Office tools & AutoCad.
• Good communication skills, ability to plan and organize daily activities, action-oriented, high ability to analyze and resolve problems, ability to perform under pressure and able to be flexible and adapt to dynamic environments.

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering
• An experience of minimum 5-8 years in OCS works at supervisory level.
• Good knowledge in electrical works.
• Ability to handle multi-tasks with strong organization skills.
• Good user of all Microsoft Office tools & AutoCad.
• Good communication skills, ability to plan and organize daily activities, action-oriented, high ability to analyze and resolve problems, ability to perform under pressure and able to be flexible and adapt to dynamic environments.