Electrician

Malvern, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY:

The person in this position performs basic troubleshooting and electrical repairs on all diesel-electric locomotive equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety operations and the Federal Railroad Administration
Wire maintain repair rebuild inspect and install electrical equipment including but not limited to rheostats control systems transformers motors generators electric lighting fixtures cab heaters batteries and their charging systems speed recorders air compressor controls temperature switches starters axle generators coils contactors relays and governors
Be responsible for preventative maintenance on all electrical components
Troubleshoot and test single- and three-phase electrical systems on diesel-electric locomotives including grounded components and wiring high and low voltage wheel slip transition and electrical load or no-load conditions
Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Ability to travel overnight if needed for training or company needs

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Two years of relevant work experience
Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions including electrical schematics

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

Associate degree in related subject matter
Diesel electrician training preferred
Four-year journeyman railroad electrician preferred
Valid drivers license

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.

SUMMARY:The person in this position performs basic troubleshooting and electrical repairs on all diesel-electric locomotive equipment.RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety operations and the Federal Railroad AdministrationWire maintain repair rebuild i...