Machine Repair Technician Lead Train Systems IAH Airport (HAS-ITT)
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Houston, TX - USA
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Job Summary
About Oshkosh AeroTech an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines airports air-freight carriers ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in peoples lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry including LEKTRO JetAire JetPower AmpTekÔ Jetway and more.
Join Oshkosh Aerotech as aMachine Repair Technician LeadsupportingTrain Systems at IAH Airportwhere you will lead and support technicians responsible formaintaining troubleshooting and repairing the airports Automated People Mover (APM) train system and related infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role coordinates daily maintenance activities responds to escalated equipment faults and service interruptions performs advancedtroubleshootingand repairs andprovidestechnical guidance to Maintenance Repair Technicians. The Lead helps ensure maintenance work is completed safely accurately and efficiently while supporting reliable 24/7 APM operations.
OUR BENEFITS
Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision coverage 401K and more!
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Lead and support Maintenance Repair Technicians in the inspection maintenance troubleshooting and repair of the Automated People Mover (APM) train system and related infrastructure.
Coordinate daily work assignments preventive maintenance activities corrective repairs inspections and response to equipment faults and service interruptions.
Respond to escalated APM train system faults malfunctions alarms outages and service interruptions and provide hands-on technical support to restore system operation.
Provide technical direction andassistanceto Maintenance Repair Technicians during complex repairs emergency maintenance system testing and recurring equipment failures.
Identifyandassistwithdeterminingroot causes of repeat failures and communicate equipment reliability concerns and recommended corrective actions to management.
Monitor assigned maintenance activities and verify repairs inspections and preventive maintenance tasks are completed according to OEM procedures and established maintenance standards.
Review and ensureaccuratedocumentation of work performed equipment status inspections parts used faults and repair activities in CMMS.
Support the training and development of Maintenance Repair Technicians by providing hands-on instruction technical guidance and reinforcement of proper maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
Assistwith shift turnover by communicating open work orders equipment status outstanding repairs operational concerns and other information necessary tomaintaincontinuity between shifts.
Follow and reinforce OEM procedures lockout/tagout requirements airport rules company policies PPE requirements and all applicable safety and training requirements.
Support 24/7 airport operations including nights weekends holidays emergency response and work in stations tunnels maintenance facilities tight spaces and elevated areas as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED with5 years of mechanical electrical industrial maintenance rail/transit maintenance airport equipment maintenance or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Valid Drivers License and ability to obtain andmaintainnecessary airport security clearances.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment.
Experience providing technical direction training mentoring or work guidance to maintenance technicians or other skilled personnel.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams mechanical drawings technical manuals and equipment documentation.
Experience coordinating and prioritizing preventive maintenance corrective maintenance inspections and emergency repairs based on safety and operational needs.
Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) electrical safety PPE requirements and safe maintenance practices with the ability to reinforce established safety procedures within the team.
Ability to support 24/7 airport operations including day or night shifts weekends holidays overtime and on-call assignments as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Technical degree certificate or vocational training in electrical mechanical industrial maintenance electronics automation or a related field.
Previousairport aviation rail transit Automated People Mover industrial maintenance or field service experience.
Experience troubleshooting motors sensors control panels PLCs HMIs VFDs mechanical drives and electrical control systems.
Experience with train propulsion braking automatic door station guideway or similar transportation systems.
Previouslead senior technician or technical mentoring experience in a maintenance environment.
Experience using CMMS software to manage work orders document maintenance activities and track equipment history.
Workingproficiencywith computers and common software applications including word processing and spreadsheets.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of a Machine Repair Technician Lead the employeeis regularly required tostand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of airport equipment and systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include goodclose proximityvision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment issimilar toairport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts high precarious places outside weather conditionsfumesor airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals cold heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work in active airport operational areas around aircrafts vehicles and heavy equipment.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process please contact our talent acquisition team by email .
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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About Company
At Oshkosh, we build some of the industry's toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. And while machines are our business, it’s about building, protecting and serving communities across the world.
