What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railway Electrician position at Progress Rail Services Corporation?
Progress Rail Services Corporation Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Locomotive Electrician to join our team. As a key member of our rail maintenance crew, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive mechanical systems/equipment and electrical systems/equipment such as diesel engine, motors, generators, wheels/trunk repair, air brake, wiring/lighting systems and other mechanical/electrical components to ensure conformance with FRA, company, and customer specifications.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities
- Inspect equipment components for compliance with FRA, AAR, APTA, and CVSR standards;
- Perform required inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to ensure that locomotive mechanical and electrical systems conform to specifications and operate properly within design limits and intent;
- Complete inspection and repair reports according to company and FRA specifications and guidelines;
- Test, install and repair system components including but not limited to: pumps, radiators, power assemblies, compressors, air brake repair/change, brushes replacement, commutator repair, panel lighting, circuit breakers, regulator repair/change to ensure all function and equipment conform to required specifications for an EMD unit;
- Regularly examine and verify flow/pressure measurements, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, control points, relays and wiring and adjusts or replaces defective parts as needed;
- Analyzes and correct faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive equipment;
- Assist in all other repairs and maintenance as required by supervision;
We are seeking a highly skilled Locomotive Electrician to join our team. As a key member of our rail maintenance crew, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive mechanical systems/equipment and electrical systems/equipment such as diesel engine, motors, generators, wheels/trunk repair, air brake, wiring/lighting systems and other mechanical/electrical components to ensure conformance with FRA, company, and customer specifications.
Job Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have electrical experience, basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, experience reading and interpreting blueprints, experience in interpreting circuit schematics, verbal comprehension, communication skills, reasoning skills, and basic Math skills.
- Certified/Licensed Electricians OR Residential/Commercial/Industrial Marine/Aircraft/Locomotive preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect equipment components for compliance with FRA, AAR, APTA, and CVSR standards;
- Perform required inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to ensure that locomotive mechanical and electrical systems conform to specifications and operate properly within design limits and intent;
- Complete inspection and repair reports according to company and FRA specifications and guidelines;
- Test, install and repair system components including but not limited to: pumps, radiators, power assemblies, compressors, air brake repair/change, brushes replacement, commutator repair, panel lighting, circuit breakers, regulator repair/change to ensure all function and equipment conform to required specifications for an EMD unit;
- Regularly examine and verify flow/pressure measurements, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, control points, relays and wiring and adjusts or replaces defective parts as needed;
- Analyzes and correct faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive equipment;
- Assist in all other repairs and maintenance as required by supervision;
