Maintenance Technician

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, signalling 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.  

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Job Summary

• Operate and maintain transit system
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance
• Perform inspections
• Perform repairs and adjustments
• Perform diagnosis and troubleshooting

Responsibilities:
  Working under the direction of a supervisor/engineer:

• Performs first line troubleshooting, train coordination, preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles and wayside equipment, including but not limited to propulsion, traction motors, brakes, air compressors, couplers, doors, HVAC, auxiliary power, and all other related electromechanical components and maintenance duties under the direction of the supervisor or the Lead Technician.
• Makes recommendations for hardware and procedural changes that become evident during performance of maintenance, inspection or troubleshooting
• Interprets maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics and drawings
• Performs tests and prepares reports as required
• Operates revenue service vehicles and support vehicles to include configuring trains and ensures that trains entering revenue service are fully serviceable
• Handles emergencies and failures in accordance with established procedures through immediate response and quick action
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety rules
• Works variable hours and shifts
• Participates in regular training to maintain the required level of knowledge to effectively maintain, repair, and troubleshoot the system. Trains subordinate personnel as required
• Conduct inspections and audits, as directed, to insure compliance of sub-contractors
• Complete logs, reports, administrative functions as necessary
• Coordinate activities with team members
• Perform receiving inspections as directed
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass Federal Background Check to obtain & maintain SIDA Badge required by the Airport
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work various shifts (24hr Work Environment)
• High School diploma or GED equivalent,
• Type II or Universal HVAC Certification preferred. Must obtain brazing certification within 6 months of hire if HVAC certified.
• Specialized technical training is a plus in any of the following categories: electrical, mechanical or electronics from a recognized institution.
• Two – Four years experience in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical electrical or electronic systems plus proven familiarity in any one of the above trades is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain certifications in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential function.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.