Electrical Diagnostic Technician / Electrician - Car Equipment Division

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Harrison (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's PATH division seeks an Electrician in the Car Equipment Division to perform skilled electrical work on PATH railcars, including troubleshooting, maintenance, diagnostics and testing of electrical and electronic equipment.

Under supervision, you will troubleshoot railcar subsystems, operate Portable Test Equipment, and perform bench-work away from the railcar while ensuring compliance with FRA and OSHA rules in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years paid full-time work experience as a journeyman in the Electrical trade or completion of a registered Car Equipment Electrician Apprentice Program.
• External candidates only; internal process applies.
• Electrical trade includes reading electrical prints, wiring/rewiring components, working from and handling printed circuits, utilizing test instruments, precision meters, and tools and equipment associated with electrical work; troubleshooting and resolving electrical problems; motor control troubleshooting and diagnostics; building wiring; security alarm systems installation; troubleshooting and/or repair; elevator maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, repair, rewire electrical and electronic equipment of railcar subsystems such as traction control, HVAC, lighting, communications, auxiliary power supply, electronic signage, and other systems.
• Perform extensive fault log downloads from the railcar using Portable Test Equipment to diagnose and repair defects.
• Remove, install, assemble and disassemble railcar systems/subsystems; perform bench-work away from the railcar in Electrical Shop.
• Use electrical test equipment for troubleshooting and repair; inspect PCBs, assemblies, and components; use hand and power tools.
• Follow PATH procedures and FRA/OSHA rules.

Skills

Electrical theory

Motor controls

Safety & schematics reading

Tools

Portable Test Equipment

Multimeter

Job description

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of Car Equipment Division Supervisor or Foreman, the incumbent performs skilled electrical work in the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment on PATH fleet of railcars.

Description

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of Car Equipment Division Supervisor or Foreman, the incumbent performs skilled electrical work in the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment on PATH fleet of railcars.

Responsibilities

• Some specific functions and duties of an Electrician at Car Equipment Division are: Troubleshoot, test, repair, rewire electrical and electronic equipment of the railcar subsystems such as traction control, HVAC, lighting, communications, auxiliary power supply, electronic signage, and all other electrical/electronic system/subsystems that make up the whole railcar.
• Performs extensive fault log downloads from the railcar using computerized Portable Test Equipment (PTE) to conduct troubleshooting and repair of railcar failures/defects.
• Performs removal, installation, assembly and disassembly of various railcar systems/subsystems; performs repair and overhaul of railcar equipment -away from the railcar- in Electrical Shop (i.e., bench-work)
• Uses electrical and electronic test equipment for troubleshooting and repair of railcar defects/failures; cleans electrical and electronic assemblies/subassemblies including Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), equipment covers/enclosures, motors, and all parts/components associated with railcar systems.
• Uses hand and power tools, both electrical and pneumatic in performance of above duties.
• Work is performed in accordance with established service and maintenance procedures in effect in PATH, in conformance with FRA and OSHA rules and regulations.

NOTE: The foregoing is not exclusive and is not meant to describe all those duties which may be assigned to an Electrician pursuant to the agreement between PATH and RITU.

PATH operates 24 hours per day/7days per week/365 days per year. Employees are required to work weekends, holidays, atypical hours (evening and midnight shifts) and during inclement weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to mandatory overtime at the beginning or end of their scheduled tour, or on their days off. A union seniority system dictates work schedules for jobs represented by one of PATH’s unions, and time off may not be immediately available during the usual summer and holiday periods. Working conditions will be challenging, including but not limited to inclement weather, direct contact with the public, in tunnel and outside areas during active train service, and an industrial environment. Commitment to attendance is expected and required.

PATH operates under a strict and enforced drug and alcohol free environment. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, reasonable suspicion testing and federally mandated random testing for certain titles. A violation of PATH’s rules prohibiting use, possession or influence of drugs and alcohol while on the job is a terminable offense.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years paid full-time work experience as a journeyman in the Electrical trade* -OR- completion of a registered Car Equipment Electrician Apprentice Program.
• This job posting is for external candidates only; all employees must apply through the internal process.
• The Electrical trade includes but is not limited to: reading electrical prints; wiring/rewiring components; working from and handling printed circuits; utilizing test instruments, precision meters, and tools and equipment associated with electrical work; troubleshooting and resolving electrical problems; motor control troubleshooting and diagnostics, building wiring, security alarm systems installation, troubleshooting and/or repair, elevator maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with hand tools and powers tools.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (am, pm, midnight, weekends and holidays).

Selection Process

Written Exam

Qualified candidates will be assessed via a written exam and a practical exam or interview. For this position, the following skills will be assessed:

Skills

The written test will consist of electrical technical questions designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding such factors as:

• Electrical theory
• Motor controls
• Safety and electrical print/schematics reading.

Practical Exam

The performance test will consist of a series of practical problems designed to assess key competencies related to the performance of the Electrician position such as:

• Circuit wiring and circuit design
• Troubleshooting and electrical equipment/assembly testing
• Electrical print/schematics, and computer skills (i.e., use of computerized Portable Test Equipment)
• Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

The starting salary for the Electrician CED position is: $46.67/Hourly. This salary is subject to the collective bargaining agreement for this position.

About PATH

The Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation (PATH), an FRA-regulated commuter railroad, is the primary transit link between Manhattan and New Jersey communities and suburban commuter railroads. Carrying over 75 million passengers per year, PATH trains run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one of the few 24-hour systems in the world. Since the early 20th Century, PATH and its predecessor, the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad, have carried passengers between New Jersey and points in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, serving as a key link in the region's transportation network and as a catalyst for continued residential, commercial and employment growth.

PATH operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year. Employees are required to work weekends, holidays, atypical hours (evening and midnight shifts) and during inclement weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to mandatory overtime at the beginning or end of their scheduled tour, or on their days off. A union seniority system dictates work schedules for jobs represented by one of PATH’s unions, and time off may not be immediately available during the usual summer and holiday periods. Working conditions will be challenging, including but not limited to inclement weather, direct contact with the public, in tunnel and outside areas during active train service, and an industrial environment. Commitment to attendance is expected and required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [e-mail] .

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.