Railcar Electrical Diagnostics Technician

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

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.