Isolation Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical Engineer to join our team as the Isolation Manager.  This person is responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of isolation/ LOTO procedures and all documentation for all applicable systems, including electrical and mechanical systems within the Edmonton Valley Line West Expansion project.

 

This role ensures compliance with local, provincial, and federal safety regulations, while promoting a safety-first culture in all construction, testing and temporary operation activities. This person will report to the Temporary Operations manager and work as part of the commissioning team and substitute the Temporary Operations manager and OCC control where necessary.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carry out any duties deemed necessary from the temporary operations manager or commissioning manager during construction, commissioning and operations of EVLW.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive LOTO procedures for all LRT systems (e.g., traction power, signaling, communication systems, rail vehicles).

• Ensure LOTO policies comply with OH&S and applicable transportation safety standards.

• Review all LOTO documentation, switching schedules and maintain an up-to-date registry of equipment and isolations on the project.

• Coordinate and conduct LOTO training for employees, contractors, and new hires.

• Identifying employees and assess competence against experience/ voltage level and system understanding to be Authorized on EVLW

• Keep an updated record of authorized personnel, calibration and inspection of equipment.

• Provide technical guidance and support during LOTO events.

• Monitor compliance with LOTO procedures across the project.

• Participate in incident investigations, recommend corrective actions and oversee their implementation of any LOTO-related safety incidents or near-misses.

• Maintain accurate logs of all LOTO events, including isolation points, tags used, and personnel involved.

• Conduct regular audits of LOTO procedures and adherence.

• Issue reports on LOTO compliance and improvement opportunities to senior management.

• Communicate any changes of LOTO procedures with required personnel.

• Work closely with Temporary Operations Manager and Safety teams to schedule and plan LOTO activities.

• Interface with project teams to integrate LOTO considerations into new system designs or upgrades.

• Develop procedures for complex isolation procedures against commissioning activities.

• Strong understanding of electrical commissioning and integration testing within a dynamic LRT project.

• Full understanding of Electrical Degraded mode scenarios, testing, and responsibilities

  including dynamic “Power & Harmonic” monitoring implementation.

• Assess contractors electrical safety plans and procedures as necessary for implementation on ELVW

• Adhere to and manage implementation of all Temporary Operations SOPs as requested.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, Journey man/ Electrician ,Safety Management, or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered

• Minimum 5 years of experience in rail traction commissioning, with at least 2 years in LOTO implementation, previously certified to carry out LOTO activates on HV, DC Traction, OCS and LV systems. Strong understanding or SCADA and automation.

• Familiar with OHS construction regulations.

• Ability to read and understand project agreement, mechanical, electrical and systems drawings.

• Strong and clear communication is a must!

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.

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