Maintenance Technician

Alstom

Req ID:458723

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

SALARY:

$40.42/hour - $41.63/hour

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technicians will be responsible for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the Train cars, Station doors, wayside systems, and equipment related to these systems. Our operation is 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and adjustments to all systems, subsystems, and components of an electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic nature.
• Inspection, repair, and maintenance of train car subsystems, such as the propulsion system, brake system, pneumatic system, door operations, couplers, structural system, signaling, onboard circuit boards, communication, and electrical and lighting systems.
• Inspection, repair, and maintenance of wayside subsystems, such as the power rail, guide structure, signaling, guideway switches, communication, and electrical and power distribution systems.
• Inspection, repair, and maintenance of passenger station subsystems, such as automatic doors, access doors, signaling, and control systems.
• Trouble-shoot complex systems and components to identify problems or failures.
• Use various electronic and mechanical test equipment to diagnose/isolate faults.
• Use of calibrated tools, special tools, and diagnostic aides
• Install/repair wiring assemblies.
• Follow and maintain documentation standards.
• Assist in continuous improvement programs on periodic inspection, repairs, maintenance, and schedules to reduce out-of-service time.
• Participate in safety awareness programs, periodic training, and other safety-related activities.
• Know and utilize safe work practices and ensure that others working in the area are also working safely.
• The Maintenance Technician is required to follow established procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Proficient in English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of combined mechanical and/or electrical work experience in a relevant field (Formal education may be substituted for experience)
• Valid Class C Driver’s License
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, subsystems, and components.
• Basic mechanical and electrical maintenance concepts
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Use of essential electrical and mechanical test equipment
• Read and interpret manuals, diagrams, schematics, and parts breakdowns.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively
• Ability to follow procedures and safe work practices
• Ability to document work on written forms and/or computerized forms.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and operate independently as well as part of a team
• Successfully complete written and practical assessments
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without difficulty

Additional Preferred Qualification
• Associate degree (A.S.) in a related mechanical or technical discipline and/or Vocational Training/Certification in a related discipline (Previous work experience may be recognized in lieu of formal education)
• Skilled in the diagnosis of electronic and mechanical systems
• Experience working with PLCs and Relay logic systems.
• Ability to use various computer applications for reports, shift communications, inventory control, etc.
• Hands-on experience working with AC and DC power and control systems
• Experience with HVAC systems, metal fabrication, or machining would be considered a strong asset
• Able to communicate in multiple languages.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and electrical shock and vibration r

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States

Posted: Aug. 19, 2024, 7:46 p.m.