Maintenance of Equipment Technician

Alstom; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Maintenance of Equipment Technician based in Sanford, Florida. In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing rail equipment, ensuring reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate should possess at least one year of technical experience in mechanical systems and expertise in mechanical and electrical maintenance. You'll work on various maintenance tasks that support reliable train service.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of technical experience in mechanical systems.
• Able to work overtime, odd hours, weekends, and various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, inspect, and repair rail equipment.
• Understand project requests and safety instructions.
• Dismantle and assemble mechanical components for trains.
• Analyze sub-systems to meet design specifications.
• Record activities and perform quality tests.

Skills

Mechanical system technical experience

Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience

Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings

Experience with power tools

Familiarity with AC and DC power and control systems

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

In your role as a Maintenance of Equipment Technician, you will:

• Be responsible for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing rail equipment. Repair, replace and test machinery, components and systems related to rail equipment under the direction of engineering or other staff by performing mechanical, electro‑mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic activities.
• Review and understand project/activity request, safety instructions, blueprints, schematic and diagram to ascertain test specification, procedures, objectives, nature of technical activity and possible solutions such as disassemble and replace, adjust or repair regarding the maintenance functions of both the locomotive and car equipment.
• Dismantle, assemble and replace new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as HVAC, brake, pneumatic system, propulsion equipment, truck and car body equipment and sub-system for trains so equipment can pass inspections.
• Analyze sub‑system in order to meet design or rated specifications and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications in a timely fashion to meet customer train availability schedule and/or overhaul schedule.
• Record on appropriate report card or data sheet the activity performed by indicating all relevant information pertaining to the activity. Perform quality test and verification to ensure safe performance of sub‑assembly or component in order to properly report to the customer, governing agencies or for internal auditing purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor based on train availability or repair schedule. Follow all Bombardier security and safety instructions or procedures in order to prevent any personal injuries and maintain a safe fleet that will meet the demands of a reliable commuter service.

As our ideal candidate:

• You must have at least 1 year of technical experience in mechanical system.
• You have mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in a related field.
• You are capable of reading and understanding electrical and/or mechanical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• You have experience using power tools (impact gun, air ratchet, Spinal gun) and hand tools.
• You have familiarity with AC and DC power and control systems.
• HVAC systems is an asset.
• You must be a compatible team person willing to work overtime, odd hours, weekends and various shifts as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Alstom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Effective 29 January 2021, Alstom completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. This is a Bombardier Transportation Legal Entity Position - positions at Bombardier Transportation companies are all members of the Alstom Group.