Casual -Track Inspector - Transit and Rail

AECOM Mississauga is looking for a Casual 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 onsite.
• Evaluate the progress of the project to determine if time schedules and payment requirements are being met.
• Review and monitor contractor safety programs to assess that client requirements are met.
• Coordinate with various Project Managers and prepare staffing schedules for track inspection team for track inspection requests for various projects.
• 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 clients 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 postwork meetings with the client for Major Track Closures.
• Review  and comment on Contractors Work Plan Methodology submissions and permit documents in accordance with clients requirement.
• Prepare detailed Track Inspection Reports  memorandums as required by client based on its knowledge of clients track standard documents.
• 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:

• 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.
• Drivers license and vehicle required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills (at least Word Excel) with excellent writing and analytical skills and be able to review and comments on documents submitted by the Contractor.
• Must  have access to their own vehicle and be able to conduct site visits throughout the GTHA Ontario and Canada.
• Must be willing to work away from home for periods of up to two weeks.
• Available to work weekends and night shifts as part of clients requirement.
• Flexible to be able to work planned continuous night shifts and weekend shifts.
• Obtain necessary client trainings and certification as required for the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical College Diploma
• Ideally 15 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.
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment and effectively communicate with coworkers supervisors and internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated experience in construction of transit facilities is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in railway track construction sites field engineering and site work inspections.
• 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.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract