Electrician
Core
Build and rebuild locomotives and locomotive assemblies, focusing on electrical and pneumatic systems.
Role type
Locomotive Electrician (IC)
Builds
Freight and transit rail locomotives
Domain
Rail transportation / Heavy equipment manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Locomotive maintenance and repair, Heavy equipment building, Electrical systems troubleshooting, Pneumatic systems troubleshooting, Schematic reading, Basic circuit design, Wiring installation, FRA regulations knowledge
Preferred skills
Diesel engine experience, Propulsion systems experience, Pneumatics experience, Large industry manufacturing experience
Technologies
Electrical test equipment, Pneumatic wrenches
Responsibilities
Perform testing and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems, Read electrical and pneumatic schematics, Operate electrical test equipment, Design basic electrical circuits, Install electrical components, Run and terminate wiring, Cut, crimp, and install cabling, Pull wire harnessed through conduit, Drill and tap holes, Disassemble and assemble locomotive parts and subassemblies, Clean, sandblast and paint old parts
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC