Field Technician

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

How will you make a difference?

Responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on switcher and local locomotives. Must be able to perform duties while adhering to company safety standards and all applicable local, state and federal rules regarding locomotives maintenance and repair. Assists other associates and completes special assignments as needed.

What do we want to know about you?

• Technical training in both electrical & mechanical systems
• Requires at least 3 years of working as a technician or equivalent
• Knowledge of the rail industry is an asset
• Strong knowledge of PCs / laptops
• Ability to troubleshoot using the laptop as a tool
• Strong knowledge of MS excel
• Ability to perform software downloads
• Strong mechanical aptitudes

Training/Experience/Knowledge

• Technical training in both electrical & mechanical systems
• Requires at least 3 years of working as a technician or equivalent
• Knowledge of the rail industry is an asset
• Strong knowledge of PCs / laptops
• Ability to troubleshoot using the laptop as a tool
• Strong knowledge of MS excel
• Ability to perform software downloads
• Strong mechanical aptitude

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop a solid and thorough understanding of all FTNA systems on cars, namely the door system, the brake system, the HVAC system, and the pantograph system and their electrical and mechanical components. Be sure to thoroughly understand and be able to apply the FTNA door adjustment procedure.  Be FVR’s representative in front of the rail car builder.
• Assist the rail car builder (and occasionally the transit authority) with debugging and troubleshooting the FTNA systems (as per contractual agreements between FTNA and the customer) – on an as required basis.
• Assist the rail car builder during the car commissioning and warranty phases of the project by providing support for the FTNA systems at the transit authority location and at the rail car assembly plant in other