Rail Field Tech: Start-Up, Troubleshooting & Training

Wabtec; Alberta; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform trouble shooting, start-up, and training at customer sites across Canada and abroad. You will install new machines, test and demonstrate equipment, and repair existing systems to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires at least 5 years of industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic experience and the ability to travel 70–80% with a valid driver’s license and passport.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic.
• Associates Degree a plus.
• PLC and/or CanBus systems troubleshooting training strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 80+% travel to Canadian and foreign customers for machine start up, troubleshooting and training.
• Recommends repair parts and product improvements to customers.
• Advises and trains customers on proper maintenance and operation of Nordco equipment.
• Prepares weekly travel expense records and field reports as required.
• Works with engineering and/or production to solve problems with new machines.
• Makes positive contributions towards the continuous improvement of our equipment and processes.
• Ability to work independently and achieve effective rapport with customers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associates Degree

PLC/CanBus training

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform trouble shooting, start-up, and training at customer sites across Canada and abroad. You will install new machines, test and demonstrate equipment, and repair existing systems to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires at least 5 years of industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic experience and the ability to travel 70–80% with a valid driver’s license and passport.