Maintenance Technician

Req ID:458352 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician

Objective: 

Safely operate bench test equipment to perform validations and repairs on railroad equipment to include: electronic, computer, electrical, mechanical controllers, and HVAC systems while adhering to production schedules.  Perform repairs using manual and power tools.  Work on wide range of high voltage, electronic, computer systems, and mechanical equipment under the supervision of a technical engineer or supervisor.  Perform automated and manual testing on circuit boards, computer systems, HVAC / Galley, and high voltage equipment.    Follow all electronic, electrical, mechanical and CFC safety requirements.  Use MS Office programs, including Access, for creating reports and analysis.  Use SAP to input and track completed tasks. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

• Adhere to established safety procedures in Technical Work Center and New Castle Facility.
• Ability to validate and repair equipment from multiple shops in the Technical Work Center.
• Electronics Work Center:
  • Validation, repair, and testing on electronic, electrical, and computer systems.
  • Assemble and repair electronic and computer systems: circuit board repair, soldering, wiring, and connectors.
  • Use, operate, and repair of electronic test equipment
• Electro-mechanical Work Center:
  • Validation, repair, and testing on high voltage contactors and switches.
  • Use, operate, and repair of high voltage AC, DC power supplies, and inverters.
  • Assemble and repair electrical and mechanical systems: wiring, connectors, contractors, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
  • Alignment on mechanical gears, linkage parts, and components.
• HVAC/Galley Work Center:
  • Validation, repair, and testing on HVAC and Galley equipment.
  • Use, operate, and repair of CFC portable recovery equipment.
  • Assemble and repair HVAC and Galley systems: Brazing, solder, wiring, and connectors.
• High Voltage Work Center:
  • Validation, repair, and testing on power modules.
  • Use, operate, and repair of high voltage power modules and test equipment.
  • Assemble and repair electrical and mechanical systems: wiring, connectors, and contractors.
  • Perform flow testing.
• Capture, save, and interpret failure logs.
• Assist with creating electronic, electrical and mechanical schematics/drawings.
• Working in ESD facility.
• Assist with building and repairing bench test equipment.
• Working with compressed air and pneumatic tools and equipment.
• Use precision measuring devices. Operate osciliscope, voltmeter, megger, chart recorder, high voltage DC & AC power supplies.
• Safe use and operation of power tools to include but not limited to:  drill, drill press, chop saw, angle grinder, and table saw.
• Safe use and operation of hand tools to include but not limited to:  wire crimpers, wire strippers, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, wrenches, torque wrenches, files, and socket sets.
• Repair 120 / 240 VAC equipment.
• Familiar with Dos, Windows 95 to current, M.S. Office with strong Excel skills, and basic understanding of LON communications.
• Advise Technical Engineers or Shop Supervisor on daily processes & decisions.
• Able to assist and train other technicians on product repairs, data entry, and other Alstom processes.
• Proper use of PPE while preforming daily tasks and counsel others on proper safety standards.

Education Requirement:

Vocational/Technical school graduate or equivalent military training in electronic, electro-mechanical, or HVAC/Galley equipment repair.

Experience: 

• Mandatory:
• Experience with electronic, electro-mechanical, and high voltage repair, testing, and validation.

• Desireable: 
• Knowledge of rolling stock maintenance
• Working knowledge of safety management systems and safety risk assessment
• Knowledge of HVAC systems
• NFPA70E certification

Competencies & Skills:

• Problem solving capacity (technical and costs evaluation of a solution)
• Capacity of managing Technical risks
• High Interpersonal
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Desire to learn
• Effective, professional interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Dedicated and Hardworking

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.