Travel Technician

ENSCO, Inc.•Chambersburg, PA

1d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

ENSCO, Inc. is seeking a Travel Technician to join our team for railroad track inspection operations. This role involves the use of measurement tools, electronics troubleshooting, and computer operation. Key responsibilities include interpreting railroad documents to derive train speed information, reviewing and analyzing track measurement data for reporting, and operating hi-rail commercial motor vehicles. Additionally, the position involves some vehicle maintenance for rail survey cars and hi-rail vehicles, along with regular housekeeping duties for safety and sanitation aboard government-owned survey vehicles. This position is based at ENSCO’s customer sites and requires the incumbent to routinely travel to and work onboard railroad track inspection vehicles and maintain a professional demeanor as a representative of ENSCO.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Public Trust background investigation
Resided in the United States for at least three (3) of the past five (5) years
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical field involving troubleshooting and problem resolution
Experience with workplace safety programs
Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; and Outlook
Experience reading electrical or electronic schematics and wiring diagrams
Experience conducting equipment/machinery inspections (periodic maintenance inspections, preventive maintenance) and equipment upkeep
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Operating System; transferring files on a network, copying, and pasting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with tape measure and similar measuring tools
Functional knowledge of mathematics and fraction measurements
Valid Driver's License
Must be able to travel independently for business purposes, including but not limited to booking an independent vehicle rental and hotel accommodations
Lift and carry 50 lbs. a distance of at least 150 feet
Climb a ladder 15 feet high, in order to access roof spaces of survey vehicles
Work in close quarters, under and about survey vehicles
Work in inclement weather
Work 12 hours or longer
Perform as a safety watchman in a railroad environment
Passing a Federal pre-employment drug test
Undergoing and passing a random drug and alcohol testing
Pass an e-RAILSAFE security background check, including financial status, and online safety exams
Wearing safety equipment (hard hat, steel-toe boots, high-visibility vest, and protective eyeglasses) when working on railroad properties

Nice To Haves

Experience with Railroad Industry
Experience with Quality management/assurance program
Experience with Hydraulics/pneumatics maintenance/troubleshooting
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Experience with Pneumatic brake systems
Experience with Welding & fabrication
Experience with Diesel engine mechanics
Familiarity with 49 CFR parts 213, 214, 229 & 238
Experience with Soldering and cable assembly
CPR/First Aid certifications
Aptitude for proficiency with software applications aboard track measurement survey vehicles, including ENSCO's proprietary applications
Valid Commercial Driver's License, CDL Class B or greater

Responsibilities

Interpreting railroad documents to derive train speed information
Reviewing and analyzing track measurement data for reporting
Operating hi-rail commercial motor vehicles
Vehicle maintenance for rail survey cars and hi-rail vehicles
Regular housekeeping duties for safety and sanitation aboard government-owned survey vehicles
Routinely travel to and work onboard railroad track inspection vehicles
Maintain a professional demeanor as a representative of ENSCO