Track Inspector - Mississauga, Canada - AECOM

AECOM

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Job Description:

AECOM Mississauga is looking for a Track Inspector to work on a client sites based in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Monitor the quality of work performed by contractors for track construction work (including new tracks, turnouts and all other track construction related work), including signal construction sites, either directly under AECOM supervision or for third parties, and including following duties:
Monitor and inspect track construction.
Monitor destressing and welding of rail;
Inspect the quality of materials used on-site;
Evaluate the progress of the project to determine if time schedules and payment requirements are being met.
Monitor contractor safety programs to assess that client requirements are met.
Inspection of third party track work constructed during track closures, to ensure that the track constructed is safe for normal rail traffic on completion of the works.
Conduct In Service Tack Inspections prior to opening tracks for service after closures in accordance with client's requirements.
Evaluation, inspection and reporting on existing tracks and making recommendations for maintenance and renewal projects.
Ensure the track construction work is performed in accordance with the clients engineering track standards requirements and in accordance with Contract Documents.
Participate in prework planning and post-work meetings with the client for Major Track Closures.
Review and comment on Contractor's Work Plan Methodology submissions and permit documents.
Prepare Track Inspection Reports in accordance with client's requirements.
Review and understand Contract Drawings and project specifications for track construction work.
Participate in the preparation of the bid documents, cost estimating and evaluation of contractors and administer and direct the construction phase.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

High School Grade 12.
Minimum 8 years previous experience working within the Railway Right of Way on the construction and or maintenance of continuous welded rails and jointed track systems for freight, commuter rail services operating on CROR including multiple interlocking systems and transit LRT/Subway services.
Qualified for or able to obtain, Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and current valid Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG) Inspectors Card are required.
Driver's license and vehicle required.
Must have basic computer skills, and be willing to conduct site visits throughout the GTHA, Ontario and Canada
Must be willing to work nights, weekends and away from home for periods of up to two weeks.
Obtain necessary client trainings and certification as required for the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideally 10 years of experience heavy rail track construction projects and/or heavy rail maintenance duties with Class 1 railway.
Ability to obtain eRailsafe certification for work on both CN and CP property (requires passing criminal background check).
Ability to obtain Metrolinx Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification for work on Metrolinx property.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of current Railway Engineering Track Standards.
Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) designation, licensed to practice in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
Excellent technical writing and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and internal and external clients.
Keen desire to learn new skills.
Excellent teamwork attitude.
Flexibility to quickly absorb new information and take on new and challenging assignments.
Related experience and general understanding of work related to heavy civil grading and/or structural projects, including shoring, retaining walls, etc. would be an asset.

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