Operations During Construction - Railway Systems

Colas

  • Edmonton, AB
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 2 mois
Subsidiary: COLAS CANADA INC.Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.MissionJoin us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come! We are looking to hire a Temporary Operations Manager that will oversee and coordinate operational activities during commissioning. The successful candidate will be responsible to develop the Temporary Operations Plan and all subsequent Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) during construction & Commissioning activities. SOPs including: Train (LRV / RRV) movement, Access control & Key Management, Electrical Isolations and LOTO management, Communication Protocols, Permit to Work systems & Emergency procedures, including all training and implementation.Main ResponsibilitiesResponsible to own and implement the Temporary Operations Plan understanding project contractual responsibilities and Canadian standards, laws and best practices. Identifying any operational hazards at a project dynamic level to implement commissioning processes and developing SOPs to control these hazards. Understanding the difference between the roles of a safety team and temporary operations team.Implementing and managing a permit office and day to day processes of control and reporting. Manage Operational Control Center (OCC) interface with project testing operations. Manage project progress of commissioning and trail running with safe best practices. Managing train driver, isolation team, track access and flaggers to not delay commissioning activities. Working with the T&C safety advisor and project safety team in clear communication of testing needs and impacts.Implement a project control process of competency-based access and communication.Understanding construction and commissioning demands and testing impacts within the processes. Understanding communication protocols between staff, project safety and public interfaces. Working closely with railway operations in the development of O&M, training ready for handover of a completed LRT.Day to Day activities:
  • Coordinate real-time activities on site during the Tests.
  • Participate in the weekly coordination meetings.
  • Carry out the tasks involved in running the OCC.
  • Draw up a time/space diagram of the site's activities.
  • Write temporary operation procedures and templates (i.e. for PTW request forms).
  • Analyze all requests concerning site resources (geographical area, electricity, driver).
  • Establish the daily Line operational status.
  • Validate PTW requests and issue authorizations for various operations on site (works, tests, visits, etc.).
  • Manage incidents identified during real-time tests, with the help of subcontractors
  • Manage relations on real-time basis with various external bodies (City, Fire brigade, Police, etc.),
  • Manage keys to technical rooms and cabinets within his/her perimeter, access (and the relevant authorization), and coordinating isolation or track possession with subcontractors
  • Monitor people authorized to access the line, including (legal) training on the specific hazards of the site (during the test period, electrical hazards and traffic-related hazards must be indicated to those involved).
  • Provide a pilot on board the LRV during the initial tests
  • Accountable for inspection of the entire line every day to remove any obstructions on the track.
  • Accountable for being on-call during test hours
  • Coordinate testing activities with the Isolation Manager
Qualifications
  • Proven experience in managing LRT operational activities like traction power isolations, train movement, access controls and competencies around these activities.
  • Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in temporary operations during testing and commissioning within railway systems.
  • Strong technical knowledge of applicable Canadian railway / operations/ Electrical rules and standards.
  • Excellent team and time management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
  • Commitment to Safety: The Temporary Operations Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality, safe results throughout the project.
DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

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