Electrician

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

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

Providence and Worcester Railroad Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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.