Traction Power Systems Coordinator

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Traction Power Systems Coordinator to join our team!

The Traction Power Systems Construction Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all site construction activities related to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Traction Power Substation System (TPSS) works. This role ensures all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, drawings, schedules, quality standards, and applicable legislation

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensure adherence to the Project Environmental Compliance Obligations (ECO) Plan and all applicable legislation while leading by example in safety, environmental, and quality performance.

• Develop weekly work plans, including craft labor and resource allocations, safety requirements, quality expectations, and productivity targets. Monitor and provide analysis of schedule performance and workforce productivity.

• Provide daily coordination to ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and construction procedures.

• Develop non-manual and craft staffing plans that support overall project schedule requirements and construction sequencing.

• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with approved project work procedures and technical requirements.

• Establish, implement, and ensure compliance with project procedures necessary to execute construction activities in accordance with project technical and contractual requirements.

• Plan and coordinate site activities with other subsystem construction representatives to avoid or minimize installation conflicts and interface clashes.

• Support the site team by responding to all design-related and technical queries in a timely and effective manner.

• Initiate, track, and monitor Field Change Directives (FCDs) in close coordination with the site team and Package Manager.

• Immediately report all close calls, incidents, and accidents to the Safety Department and line management in accordance with project reporting procedures. Represent the company professionally at all times through clear site communication, accurate and understandable work reports, and proactive communication with all stakeholders.

• Coordinate subcontractor activities, deficiency corrections, punch list items, independent testing, and inspection activities as required.

• Support installation, testing, and commissioning activities across related project disciplines, including:

  • Overhead Catenary System (OCS)
  • Electrical substations (Traction Power, AC & DC)
  • Stray Current / Corrosion Mitigation
  • Communications Systems (Comms.)
  • Train Control and Signalling Systems (SIG)
  • Identify and provide resolution to project issues as they arise, including:
    • Work scheduling conflicts
    • Work interference issues
    • Errors, discrepancies, or omissions in consultant design drawings

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience, as well as 3+ years of experience in field construction is required.

• 3 years of hands-on systems and traction power experience

• Ability to trouble shoot as problems arise and ensure solutions are in keeping with best practices, safety codes, and communicated to all relevant parties

• Understanding of Lock Out Tag Out procedures and Operations Maintenance Facility requirement

• Ability to read blueprints

• Solid technical savvy, including full Microsoft Office Suite

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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