On Site Diesel Engine Locomotive Technical Maintenance and Materials Advisor

It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

*Please note this position is located in Proctor, MN. This is NOT a remote role at this time

Don't have experience maintaining locomotives? That's ok! We provide in-depth technical training to give our technical advisors the knowledge and expertise needed to be successful.

Who will you be working with?

This role will be supporting in-shop locomotive technical and material support. Technical maintenance including diesel engine, propulsion and electrical repair and troubleshooting guidance. This position will also be in charge of a materials warehouse to support the locomotive routine maintenance and component failure instances.

How will you make a difference?

Technical Advisor (Locomotive Maintenance)

• Provide clear communication and technical guidance to railroad employees and management to include troubleshooting, material assistance, tooling and / or locomotive status, safety procedures, productivity and process improvements, and contract requirement clarification.

• Coordinate and provide instruction on key programs and procedures related to locomotive maintenance and modifications.

• Provide technical mentorship to teams, including troubleshooting, material handling, tooling, safety procedures, and contract requirement clarification

• Provide clear communication to employees, customer management, and Wabtec management on work to be performed, equipment status, efficiency, and process improvements.

• Partner with teams to promote, maintain, and drive continuous improvement in safe work practices while supervising productivity, quality assurance, and adherence to contract requirements

• Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations, OSHA work practices, and industry / site specific work rules

• Work with employees and management on establishing production plans for labor, material, and logistics

• Work with various software systems to run material, labor plans, and other systemic requirements

Materials Management:

• Order material across multiple sites at full lead-time to match associated schedules

• Monitor on hand active and upcoming material to ensure material is available

• Assist in monitoring constrained or critically allocated material including daily monitoring of extremely low on hand material and attending regular calls to obtain parts needed for locomotives

• Engage supply chain on critical needs and communicate potential upcoming problem parts

• Process customer sales orders and resolve system errors so orders will generate in system correctly

• Work with all levels of personnel internally in resolving issues, tracking material availability, and advising on material usage. This includes analyzing duplicate usage, lost shipments, overages, missing material, troubleshooting oracle errors, helping track material discrepancy, and other items as needed and required.

• Coordinate with Ryder and Services Logistics Team on active projects to ensure data accuracy and process compliance

• Complete indirect purchasing for special projects

• Work with 3rd party shops to ensure inventory accuracy and core accuracy, as needed

• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status and changes in delivery dates or quantities

• Provide overall support on any material issue to find solutions to a wide array of complex problems

• All other job duties as assigned and required

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelors' degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university

• OR HS diploma/GED and a minimum of 4 years of military experience (preferably in a maintenance, logistics or materials related function)

• OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of related professional work experience (preferably in a maintenance, logistics or materials related function)

• OR an associate degree (preferably in a technical discipline) with a minimum of 2 years of related professional work experience (preferably in a maintenance, logistics or materials related function)

• Ability to achieve L1 Technical Certification within 18 months of hire date and L1 Materials certification within 24 months of hire date

• Proficiency in MS office applications

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

• Ability to complete required training certifications by established deadlines

• Willingness and ability to work various shifts, various days, and work in shop environment

• The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance

• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal

What will your typical day look like?

Provide clear communication and technical guidance to railroad employees and management, focusing on troubleshooting, material assistance, safety procedures, and contract requirement clarification. Coordinate key programs related to locomotive maintenance, offering technical mentorship on material handling, safety procedures, and process improvements. Partner with teams to drive continuous improvement in safe OSHA work practices, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality assurance. Collaborate with employees and management to establish production plans and utilize software systems for material and labor management.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! ~~~

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.