Junior Technician

ENSCO, Inc.•Chambersburg, PA

16h•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

ENSCO's Applied Technology and Engineering (ATE) Division designs, develops, manufactures, and supports advanced technology inspection systems for national and international railway markets. We are currently seeking a Junior Technician for our ATIP maintenance group which supports a variety of railroad transportation activities to maintain and ensure safe rail systems for the Federal Railroad Administration and railroad companies. The incumbent will perform scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repair of diesel engines, electrical generators, brake systems, drive systems, inspection system instrumentation, electrical subsystems, and other railcar appliances. Occasional assignments conducting railroad track inspection operations may be performed. Update and maintain record keeping of performed work.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Public Trust background investigation.
Qualified applicants must have resided in the United States for at least three (3) of the past five (5) years
A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical, welding/fabrication fields
Ability to read schematics and/or diagrams for various systems
Effectively troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
Competency in the use of electronic test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, and network analyzers
Competency in the use of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess and maintain valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license
Pass and maintain various safety training certificates
Travel of no less than 25% per month
Willing and able to work long hours (approx. 12-hour shifts, although no overtime assumed or guaranteed)
Lift and carry 50 lbs. for 150+ feet
Climb a ladder and work at 15+ feet
Ability to work in tight spots, under and about survey vehicles
Willing to work in inclement weather
Maintain professional conduct and appearance
Ability to distinguish between colored signals as required for safe railroad operations
Must be able to hear train sounds, horn, and radio warnings to act as a safety watchman in railroad environment

Nice To Haves

College or Technical School attendance and/or completion certificate or degree
Welding and metal fabrication skills (plasma, MIG, TIG, ARC) with multiple material types
Diesel engine maintenance and repair expertise
Hydraulics and Pneumatics maintenance and repair expertise
Heavy equipment maintenance and repair
Ability to solder and build cable assemblies
Railroad environment experience
Familiarity with CFR Title 49 Parts 229 and 238
Knowledge of and experience with air brake systems
Experience with optical and inertial sensors
Knowledge of and experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Experience setting up and debugging local area networks
Proficiency with multiple software operating systems and applications (i.e., QNX, Linux)
Quality Program exposure/experience (ISO 9001, 17025)
Safety Program experience (Railroad, OSHA, specialized)
CDL (commercial driver's license)
CPR/First Aid certifications
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Leadership experience
Carpentry skills

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs of rail vehicle and sub-systems (Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and optical systems)
Complete installations and upgrades, inspections, repairs, and calibrations of measurement systems
Coordination with design engineering for failure analysis, root cause analysis and product improvement and new system installations
Analysis and repair of mechanical, electrical, sub-systems, and components
Communication with work group, report on action taken during work evolutions, complete technical reports
Use and update drawings and diagrams used in repairs and building systems.