Rail Electrical Technician: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. seeks a Technician - Electrical to work across engineering, maintenance and production, maintaining, repairing and overhauling rail vehicles and related equipment, applying electrical knowledge per applicable standards, procedures and instructions.

After completing in-house competencies, PTS and DP courses the role follows a 4-week roster that may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends and bank holidays as required, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 (or equivalent) required.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in relevant mechanical/technical subject.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar/relevant Traction & Rolling Stock engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify and repair of electrical systems on rail vehicles and associated machinery, plant and equipment in accordance with specifications and to an acceptable standard.
• Carry out other maintenance, repair, overhaul and manufacturing activity on rail vehicles as required.
• Use, understand, interpret and apply information from electrical schematics.
• Investigate faults and failures, identify trends and perform effective repairs, efficiently and with minimal disruption to other activities.
• Inspect and test components of electrical systems.
• Read and accurately interpret drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.
• Work in accordance with applicable targets.
• Maintain general knowledge of working systems and variations.
• Carry out assessment of material requiring overhaul by third parties.
• Ensure good housekeeping (cleanliness and tidiness of working environment).
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to Continuous Improvements initiatives.
• Undertake maintenance, repair and overhaul work at remote locations.

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 (or equivalent)

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in relevant mechanical/technical subject

Minimum 6 months experience in a similar/relevant Traction & Rolling Stock engineering environment

Job description

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. seeks a Technician - Electrical to work across engineering, maintenance and production, maintaining, repairing and overhauling rail vehicles and related equipment, applying electrical knowledge per applicable standards, procedures and instructions.

After completing in-house competencies, PTS and DP courses the role follows a 4-week roster that may include days, afternoons, nights, weekends and bank holidays as required, with opportunities to contribute to