RAMS Specialist

Who We Are : ONxpress Operations Inc. (OOI) is shaping the future of transit in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. With a long-term partnership with Metrolinx, OOI will oversee the operations and maintenance of the GO Transit rail network and Union Pearson Express, as part of the groundbreaking GO Expansion program. Supported by global leaders Deutsche Bahn International Operations and Aecon, we are driving the transformation of one of North America's largest transit networks. Our mission is to deliver faster, more reliable, safe and sustainable rail services through innovative technology and a commitment to excellence, giving you the opportunity to be a part of the next generation of transportation.

Accountability: 

• Prepare project RAMS deliverables according to the program.
• Perform RAMS Analysis on fleet failures such as Failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA), Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS). 
• Support design, testing, and commissioning feedback studies for achieving Operations and Maintenance improvement objectives.
• Support hazard identification/analysis to assess hazards, causes, and level of risk.

• Analyze subsystem-level failure mode effects and critical analysis.
• Support the Revenue Vehicle Maintenance (RVM) engineering team through independent verification and testing for System Assurance deliverables. 
• Develop and maintain a failure database for all train-level subsystems. 
• Develop and maintain Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD), and assigning reliability allocation for all Subsystems.
• Oversee Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for safety related and repetitive system failures.
• Participate in and lead interface workshops as appropriate to define requirements related to the operation of the transportation system. 
• Formalize interface sheets between the transportation system and the infrastructure, plan and monitor the resolution of these interfaces. 
• Organize and conduct workshops to resolve these technical interfaces. 
• Formalize the input data requirements to be obtained from the infrastructure teams for the design of the transportation system.  
• Perform technical review(s) of the transportation system design and its subsystems to ensure proper integration of the transportation system with the infrastructure disciplines. [KV1] 
• Participate in workshops around the performance of the transportation system, including operation and maintenance prerogatives, operational safety, and intramodality with other modes of transportation. 
• Write technical documents related to the identification and specification of interfaces with the transportation system. 
• Support the RVM Safety Engineer(s) in Hazard log activities during the System Safety Analysis Phase, and in performing safety analyses such as Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System/Sub System Hazard Analysis (SHA/SSHA), Interface Hazard Analysis (IHA), Operation & Support Hazard Analysis (OSHA). 
• Support the development of Hazard Breakdown Structure along with Product (or Work) Breakdown Structure.

Education & Qualifications: 

• Completion of a University Degree with a focus on Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

Certifications or Designations: 

• Registered with the PEO (or equivalent) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) (or meet the requirements to attain this license). 
• Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) training and certification would be considered as an asset.

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Fleet/Rolling stock or the rail-transit field, with knowledge of maintenance, operations, and engineering. 
• Must be familiar with CENELEC standards, including EN50126, EN50128, EN50129.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of RAMS analyses and planning. 

Competencies 

• Willingness to work in a complex project, providing new ideas and facilitating collaboration and cooperation between diverse stakeholders to deal with construction and complex engineering issues.  
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills are required. 
• Ability to adapt quickly to new situations and learn new topics and work independently.

Why Work with Us?

• We offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay and health benefits.
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward.
• We offer flexible working arrangements to support your need to balance life at work and at home.

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Accommodation: At OOI, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please reach out to us at careers@onxpress.com. OOI will consult with all applicants seeking accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure accommodation is provided in accordance with applicable legislation and is tailored to meet each applicant’s specific needs. 

Safety-Sensitive Positions: This role is designated Safety-Sensitive under OOI’s Fitness for Duty Policy. Applicants selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test (as applicable) and will be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing under relevant circumstances in accordance with OOI’s Fitness For Duty Policy. Some safety sensitive positions also have additional medical testing requirements, further information will be provided during the certification process.