R.J. Corman Railroad Group has an immediate opening for a Locomotive Systems Installation Technician to travel to various locations for work.
Responsibilities:
- Install locomotive electrical and electronic equipment, including event recorders, auto-start systems, cameras, power inverters, or any other related tasks assigned.
- Fabricate, route, terminate, label, and secure wiring, cables, harnesses, conduit, and related components required for system installations and modifications.
- Modify existing locomotive wiring and electrical circuits as required to support equipment installations and system upgrades.
- Safely work around high and low voltage circuits safely. Including proper de-energizing procedures and verification of circuit de-energization.
- Work independently with limited direct supervision while performing assignments at remote locations.
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on existing locomotive electrical equipment.
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on base locomotive electrical systems if issues are uncovered while performing other duties.
- Complete all work to a high-quality standard, including verifying all necessary work is completed, testing and commissioning all installed systems for proper operation and function.
- Assist other team members with diagnostics and repairs on auxiliary locomotive electrical equipment, or base locomotive electrical systems.
- Required to have working knowledge and understanding of the FRA regulations pertaining to the locomotive, blue flag protection and general safety rules and demonstrate safe work practices.
- Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and parts usage to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and for future reference.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while working on locomotives, ensuring a secure working environment for oneself and colleagues.
- Work closely with other mechanics and engineers, and support staff to address complex issues and ensure the efficient operation of locomotives.
- Ensure that all facets of work meet industry standards and specifications to guarantee the reliability and performance of locomotives.
- Manage inventory levels, order necessary parts, and keep track of supplies to ensure availability for installation/repair tasks and maximize efficiency.
- Maintain working knowledge of new technologies, regulations, and industry best practices to enhance skills and knowledge in locomotive systems.
- Be prepared to respond to emergency situations, such as breakdowns, and provide prompt and effective solutions to minimize disruptions to rail operations.
- Effectively communicate needs, work progress, and potential issues to supervisors and other appropriate personnel.
- Safely work with oxygen/acetylene torching for cutting and welding operations.
- Performs other duties as
- Maintain safe and clean work area, vehicles, and other equipment.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:
- Proficient knowledge of DC and AC electronic and electrical circuits and components
- Proficient working knowledge of a multi-meter and all standard electrical testing functions.
- Proficient in reading and understanding locomotive electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and service manuals.
- 2+ years of experience with locomotive electrical systems
- Strong mechanical aptitude, must understand and apply mechanical principles, make sound judgments regarding defects for repairs and replacement
- Basic computer skills with the ability to use software based diagnostic testing and programming.
- Knowledge of locomotive components is preferred.
- Knowledge of power and hand
- Welding and oxygen/acetylene torching
- Basic metal fabrication skills preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Requires frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and balancing in a safe
- Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, and
- Able to frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60
- Able to push and pull with 100 lbs of force, the force required to push/pull hand brakes.
Environmental Conditions:
Must be able to perform specified duties outside in all weather conditions.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Work boot allowance
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.