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Parsons Corporation Senior Site Signal and Grade Crossing Inspector in Toronto, Ontario
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Job Description:
Parsons is now hiring a Site Signal and Grade Crossing Inspector for up and coming work on the GO Rail Network in the greater Toronto area. The successful candidate will be required to perform site inspections during late hours including overnight and occasionally on weekends. Candidates interested in part-time work will be considered.
With minimal supervision, the selected candidate will perform the most difficult and complex inspection tasks, including assessing adherence to quality control procedures. Inspects various facets of work on the job site and performs continuous surveillance of assigned inspection activities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Documents nonconformance and participates in determining appropriate resolution. Inspection activities will pertain to grade crossing warning systems and signalling. Frequently serves in the capacity of Lead Inspector. Willingness to travel to field sites is expected. Performs work in safe manner and is cognizant of public safety.
In this role you will:
Conduct inspections and verify that the work has been done in accordance with contract specifications and may include any of the following:
Perform inspection services related to the installation of signal and track cases, installation of grade crossing warning systems, including gates, bells, flashers and controllers, installation of I-J joints, wiring signal cases, installation of messenger cables, pulling line and local cables, wiring relays in relay room and other aspects of work involved with a signal project.
Verify and signoff on compliance with the applicable specifications and drawings.
In addition:
Maintains office files related to the project, quantity calculations and writes daily diaries.
Prepares daily reports and other documentation, as required by contract.
Collects, reviews and files Certificate of Compliance, MSDS, inspection tags and other information relevant to the materials used.
Provides technical guidance and delegates responsibilities as appropriate to lower-level inspectors.
Reports on installed quantities to verify applications for payment and change order work.
Plans and coordinates all field inspection activities and reviews the work of Representatives to ensure compliance with job specifications.
You'll have: 2-year degree in a technical discipline or construction-related field, or a high school diploma and equivalent work experience, is required. Minimum of 15 years of experience, with the last 10 years in roles related to rail signalling and grade crossing projects. Construction safety training. Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications, be totally familiar with construction-related processes related to area of assignment. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; and follow oral and written instructions.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
A full-service engineering and construction firm, we work in diverse, 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 new possibilities.
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!
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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