Gurveer Bains

Senior Asset Manager - Locomotive @Metrolinx

Toronto, ON, CA

Supports the development, procurement, and project management of the approved CAPEX and OPEX plans of work (e.g. state of good repair, capital and operating project portfolios) as defined in the CAPEX and OPEX investment plans for the RT business unit to assures the realization of planned outcomes and benefits against budgets, based on the relevant project charter, masterplans, business cases- Develops in-house maintenance procedures for new equipment / technologies and standard operating procedures with input from Rail Fleet Maintenance and System Safety- Develops, leads and represents the asset lifecycle management discipline for the planning, delivery, acceptance and handover of the asset class base from capital delivery to operations in close collaboration with asset class technical and engineering experts, internal and external stakeholders, agency divisions and commercial and delivery teams- Manages resources by reviewing major drawings for maintainability and component renewal- Negotiates any new equipment Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) upgrade programs to meet contract performance requirements in conjunction with the Senior Project Officer- Provides expertise and direction in the investigation and analysis of serious, systemic, or safety related equipment or design failures of new equipment and develops corrective actions- Participates in assessment of adequacy of spare parts, maintenance procedures, and training needs for new and upgraded equipment designs- Plans, organizes, and directs staff in the preparation of specifications, tendering, off site source inspection, final testing, and the commissioning of rolling stock for rail service expansion (GO Expansion Program)- Provides input to the five-year and ten-year capital equipment plans and overseas budgets

Humber College

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians