Railcar Technician

• Organizing all tool areas and maintaining the facility
• Servicing, repair and replacement of rail car components, including:
• Hopper gates, top hatch covers, running boards, brake shoes, knuckle pins, truck springs, bearing adaptors, friction casting wear plates, etc.
• Working from heights and in confined spaces
• Exterior/Interior corrosion repairs
• Exterior/Interior paint preparation, repairs and stenciling
• Inspection and repair of safety appliances
• Assisting in setup and teardown of safe work areas
• Working both inside the facility and outdoors as required, in all weather conditions
• Adhere to health and safety standards, including Procor’s Responsible Care policy
• Additional related duties as assigned
• Training will be provided by Procor to develop competency in the above tasks
• The regular working hours of this position are as follows:
• 10 & 12 hour shift rotation based on a 40 hour week. These hours may change depending on business requirements.

Competencies:

• Welding experience an asset
• NDT (non-destructive testing) - asset
• CNC Machining - asset
• Competent and safe use of shop tools and equipment: cranes, electric/pneumatic/hydraulic tools, and hand tools
• Railcar repair experience would be an asset
• Detail oriented
• Able to work well independently
• Strong initiative
• Effective communication and organization skills
• Adhere to Transco’s health and safety standards (including the Responsible Care policy), and wears the required PPE for the job in a safe manner

Requirements:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Previous railcar repair experience and knowledge of AAR standards an asset
• Able to perform all necessary repairs of railcars and their components
• Depending on site: Experience Torch Cutting and Stick Welding (SMAW) including the comprehension of welding and cutting equipment and to inspect for safe operation
• Depending on site: Must be able to pass an in-house weld test eg: 7018 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G and other weld as necessary
• Competent and safe use of hand tools and power equipment
• Perform and document quality control checks as required by Company quality standards.
• Must be able to read and understand written work orders and material safety data sheets.
• Must be able to work in an environment with continuous exposure to outdoor weather conditions with dust, fumes, and noise.
• Must be able to climb, stoop, and bend repeatedly, carry hand and power tools.
• Adhere to Transco's health and safety standards (including the Responsible Care policy), and wear the required personal protective equipment for the job in a safe manner, including respirators (full and half face), hearing protection, eye protection, steel toed boots, and fall protection.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, around machinery, and in conditions where there are loud noises and fumes
• Ability to work outdoors primarily year round
• The ability to work well independently as well as with a team
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality
• Completes tasks with a sense of urgency while delivering safe and accurate results
• All applicants are required to complete and pass our full medical testing upon hire.

Benefits:
Transco Rail Services is an equal opportunity employer offering employees the opportunity to be a contributing member of a successful team as well as competitive wages and extensive benefit coverage:

• Group benefits including dental, vision, and insurance
• Generous pension and retirement savings plans
• Personal rebates for fitness, computers and education

We thank all applicants for their interest in Transco Rail Services, however only successful candidates will be contacted.

Starting Wage: $30.90

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.