Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 16 hours ago
Locomotive Service Engineer
North Platte, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelProgress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The Locomotive Service Engineer will oversee troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems of locomotives, providing technical advice to customers and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
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Responsibilities
Represent Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. regarding product service difficulties, causes and corrections
Provide technical advice to customers regarding proper facilities, tooling, maintenance practices, and operation of product to maximize reliability and performance
Assist customers with investigating and correcting product difficulties
Monitor equipment performance providing sales/service management with regular reports and recommendations for technical problem solutions
Maintain safe practices and good housekeeping
Train and develop new employees (hourly and salaried)
Maintain records on work and modifications performed, and analyze data and report results
Ensure all governmental agency inspection requirements and/or procedures are accounted for and documented
Frequent contact with customers
Effective contact with others
Promote good group relations
Research/coordinate special tool and material requirements
Assist in the investigation and documentation of product warranty issues
Effectively update daily shop reports as required
Assist in the identification, investigation, and resolution of product reliability and performance issues
Prepare task procedure documentation/instructions to effectively communicate requirements to the shop workforce
Identify and report warranty and charge back items
Perform all responsibilities in accordance with, "Our Values in Action, Caterpillar's Code of Conduct."
Qualification
Required
Associates degree or equivalent experience
Medium level of oral and written communications skills
Medium level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers and workforce
Medium level of analytical ability where problems are complex
Medium level of mechanical and electrical aptitude
Knowledge of fundamental inspection and reliability procedures and processes
Ability to read Engineering drawings
Knowledge of shop practices and basic machinery
Willingness to relocate
Ability to work as a part of a multi shift seven (7) day a week operation
Strength – Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs
Motion – Walking frequent. Sustained bending, crouching, stopping, kneeing, squatting and overhead reaching and climbing ladders
Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms. Ability to identify colors
Work Environment – Works on varied surfaces, concrete floors, gravel, locomotive floors. Works at varied heights from floor level to tops of locomotives. Work in confined spaces. Non-temperature control environment, all weather conditions with high noise and high dust levels
Emotional Demands – Due to the working environment, noise, dust, personal protective equipment, employee must be comfortable working alone
Safety – Safety Sensitive positions because it works in and around active tracks, rail cars, locomotives, and other moving equipment. Employee must abide by all safety protocols, health/medical screenings and utilize all required PPE. Included but not limited to metatarsal boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, hearing protection, etc
Preferred
BSME or BSEE Degree
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
Founded in 1983
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
SVP International Sales
Recent News
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