Electronics Technician – Automated People Mover (APM), Automated Electric Train System

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Electronics Technician, you will operate and perform maintenance on the SEA Airport Automated People Mover (APM) automated electric train system, diagnostics of automated vehicle controls, central systems electronics, audio/dynamic-graphics messaging equipment, variable speed drives, RF system communication equipment and other electronic and mechanical components of the APM train system. You will perform preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance and system recovery of the APM system. This includes the analysis, diagnosis, and repair of all electronic equipment associated with the APM controls system, and all associated sub-systems. You will be required to respond to train failures with a sense of urgency during passenger service and during regular maintenance activities. You will provide real time failure analysis to plan and implement recovery operations while continuing safe and efficient passenger movement and minimizing system down time. You will work with multiple crafts that support train shop maintenance and operations. You will interact with airline and airport representatives, the traveling public and others to effectively maintain a safe and controlled environment. You will stand in as the lead technician as needed and make informed decisions while managing the maintenance and operations for the APM train system. You will make informed decisions with little to no supervisor assistance.

Requirements

Five (5) years’ experience working with and maintaining system-based electronic controls and components.
Skills to use oscilloscopes, VOMs, spectrum analyzers, RS485/422 and RS232 communication protocols, Windows-based networking using TCPIP, proper soldering practices and have very strong hand-tool mechanical skills.
Understand Electrical, Electronic, Relay Logic Theories and be able to demonstrate that understanding in practical exercises.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and active listening skills while interacting with airport personnel and the traveling public.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment with many deadlines, unresolved situations, frequent changing priorities, delays, and unexpected events while staying calm under pressure.
Ability to utilize critical thinking and judgment to define, analyze, and resolve problems.
Strong team-oriented person who can work independently or with other team members to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to independently and rapidly assess and restore equipment in stressful situations, taking safe and appropriate action with tools and materials on hand.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s degree from a recognized electronic technical school, or a two-year certificate from a recognized trade school showing completion of curriculum in support of an apprenticeship in an appropriate craft (electronics, instrument technician, industrial electrical/electronics, etc.), or equivalent military training and experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and perform maintenance on the SEA Airport Automated People Mover (APM) automated electric train system.
Perform diagnostics of automated vehicle controls, central systems electronics, audio/dynamic-graphics messaging equipment, variable speed drives, RF system communication equipment and other electronic and mechanical components of the APM train system.
Perform preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance and system recovery of the APM system.
Analyze, diagnose, and repair all electronic equipment associated with the APM controls system and all associated sub-systems.
Respond to train failures with a sense of urgency during passenger service and during regular maintenance activities.
Provide real time failure analysis to plan and implement recovery operations while continuing safe and efficient passenger movement and minimizing system down time.
Work with multiple crafts that support train shop maintenance and operations.
Interact with airline and airport representatives, the traveling public and others to effectively maintain a safe and controlled environment.
Stand in as the lead technician as needed and make informed decisions while managing the maintenance and operations for the APM train system.
Make informed decisions with little to no supervisor assistance.