Lead Technical Advisor-FIFO
Core
Front-line leader ensuring smooth operations of Diesel-Electric locomotive maintenance and repair for a customer in Guinea, serving as an escalation point to minimize downtime.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Technical Advisor (Fleet Maintenance)
Builds
Maintenance and repair execution for customer's locomotive fleet
Domain
Rail freight / Heavy equipment maintenance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Locomotive maintenance and repair, root cause analysis, safety procedures, material handling, contract requirement clarification, operational risk assessment, team leadership, project management, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Lean/Six Sigma certification, analytical ability, problem identification and solution skills
Technologies
Wabtec Maintenance and Material management systems
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Wabtec and customer/subcontractor employees during shifts to execute maintenance work safely; Provide technical expertise and training to customer and Wabtec employees; Coordinate implementation of field modifications and monitor effectiveness; Provide regular reports on contractual deliverables, quality, and reliability metrics; Interface with Wabtec operation leadership on customer and equipment issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC