What are the responsibilities and job description for the Train Systems Engineer position at Progress Rail Services Corporation?
Train Systems Engineer Job Summary
At Progress Rail Services Corporation, we are seeking a highly skilled Train Systems Engineer 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.
Responsibilities
- Inspecting equipment components for compliance with FRA, AAR, APTA, and CVSR standards;
- Performing 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;
- Completing inspection and repair reports according to company and FRA specifications and guidelines;
- Testing, installing and repairing 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;
- Examining and verifying flow/pressure measurements, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, control points, relays and wiring and adjusts or replaces defective parts as needed;
- Analyzing and correcting faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive equipment;
- Assisting in all other repairs and maintenance as required by supervision;
Requirements
- Electrical experience;
- Basic computer skills;
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints;
- Experience in interpreting circuit schematics;
- Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications-both general and technical);
- Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions);
- Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills);
- Basic Math skills;
- Certified/Licensed Electricians OR Residential/Commercial/Industrial Marine/Aircraft/Locomotive preferred.
At Progress Rail Services Corporation, we are seeking a highly skilled Train Systems Engineer 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.
Responsibilities
- Inspecting equipment components for compliance with FRA, AAR, APTA, and CVSR standards;
- Performing 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;
- Completing inspection and repair reports according to company and FRA specifications and guidelines;
- Testing, installing and repairing 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;
- Examining and verifying flow/pressure measurements, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, control points, relays and wiring and adjusts or replaces defective parts as needed;
- Analyzing and correcting faults related to inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation of locomotive equipment;
- Assisting in all other repairs and maintenance as required by supervision;
Requirements
- Electrical experience;
- Basic computer skills;
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints;
- Experience in interpreting circuit schematics;
- Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications-both general and technical);
- Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions);
- Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills);
- Basic Math skills;
- Certified/Licensed Electricians OR Residential/Commercial/Industrial Marine/Aircraft/Locomotive preferred.
