Mechanical Engineer

Keolis Canada • Somerville, MA

4d

About The Position

At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in
Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s
how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our
team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your
wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your
health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision
coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a
variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical
illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance.  To help secure your
financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

The Mechanical Engineer is the lead mechanical expert for rolling stock and
supports maintenance and reliability of locomotives and coaches by identifying
reliability issues, performing technical investigations and root cause analysis,
and designing modifications to improve performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (equivalent experience will be considered)
• Mechanical experience in rail, transit, transportation or comparable field
• Mechanical/technical knowledge of MBTA rolling stock equipment
• Familiar with APTA, AAR and CFR 49 parts 218, 229, 236, 238
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Strong verbal and writing skills to successfully communicate with all levels of the organization, including shop maintenance personnel, stores and procurement personnel, managers, clients and suppliers/venders
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and AutoCAD software
• Exceptional planning, organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions for optimal results
• Ability to coordinate a variety of tasks and assignments
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems including pneumatic and suspension issues
• Experience working and modifying electrical, mechanical and pneumatic schematics
• Experience with Asset Management Systems, such as Trapeze EAM

Responsibilities

• Leads investigations to troubleshoot, repair and document issues reported on the rolling stock fleet
• Oversees repair, rebuild and modification projects as required
• Creates and reviews Engineering Change documents for mechanical related equipment modifications
• Supports the procurement department with the approval of new or alternate vendors, and to manage obsolescence
• Provides written documentation/reports as requested or required per MBTA contract
• Assists with hands-on training and mentoring as necessary
• Performs periodic maintenance audits to review processes, tooling and adherence to specified processes;
• Develops force account (supplemental) work projects, utilizing mechanical expertise to modify and improve rolling stock equipment.
• Implements and monitors operational practices to ensure equipment reliability and quality while ensuring a safe and productive workplace
• Subject Matter Expert for Wheel and Bearing Maintenance including oversight of Wayside Wheel/Bearing Monitoring systems (FleetOne, Salient, KLD)
• Comply with all safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required
• Attends project and warranty meetings as needed to ensure that project/fleet managers are aware of issues to support new fleet and rebuild projects
• Demonstrate and adhere to the Keolis Commuter Services principals of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence & Safety, Customer Satisfaction, Corporate Social Responsibility and Economic Performance
• Supports the operation during periods of extreme weather
• Completes other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
• hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level