Field Service Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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 30,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

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.

 

Who will you be working with?

Our Field Service team provides exceptional Customer Service around the globe. We offer different types of services within the Freight and Transit departments. You will be representing Wabtec’s ability to perform the best field assistance to our customers.

 

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Field Technical Service group, you will be responsible for:

• Develop a solid and thorough understanding of all Wabtec 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 Wabtec door adjustment procedure.  Be Wabtec’s representative in front of the rail car builder.

• Assist the rail car builder (and occasionally the transit authority) with debugging and troubleshooting the Wabtec systems (as per contractual agreements between Wabtec 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 Wabtec systems at the transit authority location and at the rail car assembly plant in other locations as required.

• Troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical problems on the Wabtec systems. Confirm the problem identified by the rail car builder. Reproduce the identified problem before undertaking repairs or parts replacements. When possible, validate your findings using the « double swap » troubleshooting method.

• Identify and isolate defective mechanical and electrical components of the Wabtec systems.

• Repair (if possible) and/or replace defective components of the Wabtec systems.

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Technical competence in both electrical & mechanical systems
• Hands on type of person
• Ability to lead temporary manpower is an asset
• Integrity & honesty
• Accountability
• Ability to work unsupervised in transit authority locations.
• Valid driver’s license

 

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 aptitudes

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing, bending, and twisting for 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Wearing PPE including but not limited to hearing protection, hard hat, bump cap cut resistant gloves at various times based on current project.
• Safety glasses & steel/composite toe shoes are required for entirety of shift.
• May require step stools or ladders.
• Must successfully pass initial and random drug screenings. 

 

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

 

While this position is remote, it may include occasional work at a Wabtec office/site or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager.

 

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

 

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $29. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.  

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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