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Wabtec Corporation · 21 hours ago

Locomotive Maintenance Technical Advisor (TA)

Galesburg, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $83K/yr

2+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. The Locomotive Maintenance Technical Advisor will be responsible for advising and assisting the mechanical employees of BNSF in maintaining their fleet of locomotives, ensuring optimal performance through technical guidance and support.

Railroad Manufacture

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Advising railroad employees and management on how/when/if to make specific repairs on GE/Wabtec locomotives

Provide clear communication and technical guidance to railroad employees and management to include troubleshooting, material assistance, tooling and / or locomotive status, safety procedures, productivity and process improvements, and contract requirement clarification

Coordinate and provide instruction on key programs and procedures related to locomotive maintenance and modifications

Provide technical mentorship to teams, including troubleshooting, material handling, tooling, safety procedures, and contract requirement clarification

Provide clear communication to employees, customer management, and Wabtec management on work to be performed, equipment status, efficiency, and process improvements

Partner with teams to promote, maintain, and drive continuous improvement in safe work practices while supervising productivity, quality assurance, and adherence to contract requirements

Abide by all governmental regulations, OSHA work practices, and industry / site specific work rules

Work with employees and management on establishing production plans for labor, material, and logistics

Work with various software systems to run material, labor plans, and other systemic requirements

Qualification

Locomotive troubleshootingMechanical aptitudeElectrical aptitudeWabtec Level 1 CertificationMS Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsQuality improvementOral communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (Or a 2-year degree with 2 years of professional work experience, Or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Operations or Military leadership experience)

Willingness and ability to work various shifts, various days, and work in shop environment

A high degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude and problem-solving ability

Ability to complete Wabtec Level 1 Technical Training within prescribed time (normally 18 months from hire date)

Proficiency in MS office applications

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Validated analytical and quality improvement ability

Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance

A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal

Benefits

Health

Welfare

Retirement

Annual bonus, if eligible

Company

Wabtec Corporation

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.

Founded in 1869

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

10001+ employees

http://www.wabteccorp.com

H1B Sponsorship

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