Lead, Transit Operations, Maintenance, & Storage Facilities

Hatch•Mississauga, ON

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead, Transit Operations Maintenance and Storage Facilities provides technical leadership and expert guidance in the planning, design, delivery, commissioning, and operation of rail maintenance depots, storage yards, and associated systems. The role ensures that facilities are safe, efficient, maintainable, compliant with applicable standards, and aligned with operational requirements throughout the asset lifecycle. The Lead acts as a technical authority supporting engineering teams, project managers, operators, maintainers, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related discipline (Industrial Architecture).
Typically, 10+ years of experience in rail or transit systems.
Demonstrated expertise in train maintenance and storage facility design and operation.
Experience with new build and/or brownfield depot projects.
Familiarity with lifecycle asset management principles.
Experience with a range of project delivery models: Alliance, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Design Build (DB), Design-Bid-Build, Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA).
Commissioning and operational readiness experience.
Sustainability, automation, or digital maintenance facility initiatives.
Rail maintenance practices for rolling stock (metro, LRT, commuter, or heavy rail).
Depot and yard layout optimization.
Maintenance equipment selection and integration.
Interface management between facilities, rolling stock, and systems.
Applicable standards (e.g., local railway authority standards, EN, AREMA, NFPA, FRA, IEEE, APTA, where applicable).
Strong understanding of constructability, maintainability, and operability.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
Proven capability to work independently as a trusted technical authority.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice on the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of train maintenance and storage facilities, including depots, yards, workshops, and inspection facilities.
Define and validate functional requirements for maintenance, stabling, cleaning, inspection, and repair activities.
Review and approve technical documents, drawings, calculations, and specifications related to facilities and equipment.
Advise on best practices, lessons learned, and industry benchmarks for rail maintenance infrastructure.
Ensure facilities support efficient train movements, safe working practices, and maintainability.
Coordinate facility design with rolling stock characteristics and maintenance concepts.
Support development of maintenance strategies, workflows, and capacity planning.
Evaluate operational readiness and contribute to commissioning and handover activities.
Ensure compliance with relevant railway standards, codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
Participate in safety reviews, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
Support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance.
Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures.
Support project teams during procurement, contractor evaluations, and technical bid assessments.
Interface with civil, systems, rolling stock, and operations teams to ensure integrated solutions.
Provide technical input during claims, change management, and issue resolution.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge transfer.