Field Technician

A. James Global Services, INC.; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail services company in Greenbelt, MD seeks a Field Technician to execute electrical and mechanical troubleshooting tasks on rail cars. This position requires strong technical skills, the ability to read schematics, and proficiency with various tools. Candidates must communicate effectively and work independently. Expectations include flexible hours, potential extensive travel, and physical demands such as lifting up to 40 lbs. The ideal candidate has relevant experience in the electrical or mechanical testing field and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical testing field.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Must have strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Assist the engineering group with tests.
• Accurately report time and discrepancies.

Skills

Electrical testing experience

Mechanical testing experience

Proficient in English

Ability to read electrical schematics

Ability to use a multi-meter

Proficient with hand tools

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or associates in engineering

Tools

Multi-meter

Oscilloscope

MS Office applications

Job description

Performs all aspects of work on rail cars being processed. This includes all electricaland mechanical trouble-shooting, repairs, modifications and any other dutiesrequested by their supervisor.

The position entails working on rail cars in the final assembly process at facility or ata remote site. The technician will use standard hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers,sockets, etc.) along with his or her ability to perform basic trouble-shooting utilizingmulti-meters and PC based test equipment. The technician will read piping diagrams,mechanical drawings, technical manuals and electrical schematics as required to
accomplish the job assignment.

The technician will perform test procedures on some the following systems: HVAC,Brakes, Propulsion, Communications systems, Toilet systems, Trainline systems,Sign systems, Automatic Train Control systems, general functional tests, HI potentialtests, Wining Continuity Tests, Pneumatic Leakage Tests, Dynamic Tests, Burn-intests, etc.

From time to time the Test technician will be required to assist and support theengineering group on various engineering tests.The test technician will interact directly with the customer on a regular basis and must
have to ability to communicate clearly the intent and be confident in his or herassignment. The test technician will fill out all test documentation, reports and anyother documentation required for the particular job assigned.The Field Technician will operate in many cases without direct supervision. He will bethe lead in performing his tasks. The Field technician is not a novice position. He orShe is required to take the lead in the assignment and guide the Function TestTechnician or Rail Car Technician assigned with him.

The Field Technician is toinitiate the call for vendor, engineering, or manufacturing support first, then report tothe supervisor the results or need for further assistance.

The Field Technician will enter discrepancies into the database system. The FieldTechnician will accurately report his or her time on the job to the supervisor.

Job Specification

• Previous work experience in the electrical or mechanical testing field.
• High school diploma or equivalent, technical school or associates in the engineering field preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and understand blue-prints and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with all basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to use a multi-meter, chart recorder, oscilloscope, network analyzers, etc.
• Basic proficiency with portable test equipment (PTE) and ability to download and analyze data.
• Must be proficient in the English measurement system and be able to learn the Metric measurement system within a specified amount of time.
• Capable of working under pressure with specific deadlines.
• Able to work flexible hours, any shift.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and able to lift, push, or pull a maximum of 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a rail yard environment.
• Willing to travel on business trips or field assignments - extensive travel may be needed.
• Proficient with MS office applications and other industry related software applications.
• Ability to lead tasks and assist other technicians.
• Ability to work independently.
• Cohesively put together pertinent reports.
• Ability to perform some troubleshooting utilizing downloads, schematics and manuals.
• Ability to analyze problems/data and issue comprehensive reports detailing the analysis.
• Communicate clearly with the customer and other Company personnel.