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ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, delivering innovative, forward-thinking solutions in over 40 countries. We’re proud to be shaping some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in North America.In partnership with Metrolinx, ACCIONA is playing a key role in the design and construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), a 9.2-kilometre westward addition to Toronto’s Line 5 light rail transit network. This major infrastructure project includes seven new stations and installation of rail and systems under a progressive design-build model.
Beyond its technical scope, the ECWE project represents a significant investment in sustainable urban mobility, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5,800 tonnes annually and eliminate over 6.5 million vehicle trips each year when combined with the full Line 5.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team on a complex, high-value project that supports long-term regional growth and environmental sustainability. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career with a global infrastructure leader, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.
Job Description
The OCC / Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the design, integration, and readiness of Operations Control Centre (OCC) systems and operational processes, while ensuring Operations & Maintenance (O&M) alignment for these elements on the ECWE project. This role collaborates with the systems design production team to incorporate operational requirements, performance specifications, and interfaces into wayside and control systems. The position requires expertise in transit operations and experience in multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Support all operational planning, procedures, and technical requirements for the Operations Control Centre (OCC) and associated systems.
Review and validate OCC layouts, consoles, HMI graphics, control workflows, alarm management, and room configurations to ensure operational usability and compliance.
Contribute to the development and refinement of Concept of Operations (ConOps), operating rules, degraded mode strategies, and service recovery procedures.
Coordinate with S&TCS, COMMS, SCADA, Power Supply, Facilities MEP, and Trackwork teams to confirm system behaviors, control logic, alarm priorities, and operational sequences.
Support Testing & Commissioning teams during verification and validation of operational functionality, including dynamic testing, subsystem integration testing, and end-to-end scenarios.
Participate in design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings focusing on operations, system behaviors, and OCC integration.
Provide operational input into system simulations, mock-ups, human-factors reviews, and operational readiness assessments.
Support development of operational training programs, SOPs, contingency plans, and emergency response procedures.
Assist in preparing the OCC and operational systems for Trial Operations, including readiness reviews, test runs, fault insertion testing, and operational drills.
Review event logs, alarms, system behaviors, and operational data during testing; recommend corrective actions and optimization measures.
Ensure all operational interfaces across stations, tunnels, guideway, and ancillary facilities are validated and supported.
Maintain configuration control and documentation requirements related to OCC systems, operational behaviors, and system responses thoughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate with client operational representatives to ensure the system meets final operational acceptance criteria.
Reporting and Compliance · Provide updates on OCC and operational status, risks, and issues to the System Wayside and O&M Manager.
Ensure all operational designs meet Metrolinx and applicable provincial/federal standards.
Track actions from reviews, RFIs, and technical clarifications related to OCC and operations.
Required Skills and Competencies
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in OCC design, operational planning, and V&V for transit or rail projects is preferred.
Experience in Design-Build or P3 environments preferred (Contractor side).
Knowledge of CENELEC / ISO / IEC standards (EN 50126/50128/50129, ISO/IEC 15288).
Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Aconex).
Experience developing or executing operating rules, procedures, degraded mode strategies, and service management principles.
Familiarity with Testing & Commissioning processes, Trial Operations, HMI layouts, alarm management, and operator workflows.
Strong communication, analytical, and cross-disciplinary coordination skills.
Ability to interpret operational requirements, technical documentation, and system interface information.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational efficiency, and high-quality delivery.
ACCIONA is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our differences strengthen us and that we should reflect the communities we serve in our workforce.
We are also committed to creating an accessible and barrierfree recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and we will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.
If you require a disability‑related accommodation at any stage in the recruitment or selection process, please contact Jeremy Lawson [email protected]. We will work with you to meet your needs.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.
