Locomotive Service Engineer Specialist

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Locomotive Service Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the troubleshooting and repair of all mechanical and electrical systems of a locomotive.

Key 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;
• 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;

Requirements

• 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;
• 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;

Physical Requirements

• 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;