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The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey · 1 month ago

Electrical Diagnostic Technician / Electrician - Car Equipment Division

Harrison, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$46.67/hr - $46.67/hr

4+ years exp

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is responsible for managing transportation infrastructure in the region. They are seeking an Electrical Diagnostic Technician / Electrician to perform skilled electrical work in troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of electrical and electronic equipment on PATH fleet of railcars.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, test, repair, rewire electrical and electronic equipment of the railcar subsystems such as traction control, HVAC, lighting, communications, auxiliary power supply, electronic signage, and all other electrical/electronic system/subsystems that make up the whole railcar

Performs extensive fault log downloads from the railcar using computerized Portable Test Equipment (PTE) to conduct troubleshooting and repair of railcar failures/defects

Performs removal, installation, assembly and disassembly of various railcar systems/subsystems; performs repair and overhaul of railcar equipment -away from the railcar- in Electrical Shop (i.e., bench-work)

Uses electrical and electronic test equipment for troubleshooting and repair of railcar defects/failures; cleans electrical and electronic assemblies/subassemblies including Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), equipment covers/enclosures, motors, and all parts/components associated with railcar systems

Uses hand and power tools, both electrical and pneumatic in performance of above duties

Work is performed in accordance with established service and maintenance procedures in effect in PATH, in conformance with FRA and OSHA rules and regulations

Qualification

Electrical diagnosticsTroubleshootingMotor control diagnosticsElectrical print readingCircuit wiringUse of test instrumentsHand tools proficiencyPower tools proficiencySafety knowledge

Required

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Four (4) years paid full-time work experience as a journeyman in the Electrical trade -OR- completion of a registered Car Equipment Electrician Apprentice Program

The Electrical trade includes but is not limited to: reading electrical prints; wiring/rewiring components; working from and handling printed circuits; utilizing test instruments, precision meters, and tools and equipment associated with electrical work; troubleshooting and resolving electrical problems; motor control troubleshooting and diagnostics, building wiring, security alarm systems installation, troubleshooting and/or repair, elevator maintenance

Preferred

Knowledge and experience with hand tools and powers tools

Ability to work rotating shifts (am, pm, midnight, weekends and holidays)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits package

Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement

Company

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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