Senior Technician

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ENSCO’s Applied Technology and Engineering (ATE) Division designs, develops, manufactures, and supports advanced technology inspection systems for national and international railway markets. We are currently seeking a Senior Technician for our ATIP maintenance group which supports a variety of railroad transportation activities to maintain and ensure safe rail systems for the Federal Railroad Administration and railroad companies.The incumbent will perform scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repair of diesel engines, electrical generators, brake systems, drive systems, inspection system instrumentation, electrical subsystems, and other railcar appliances. Occasional assignments conducting railroad track inspection operations may be performed.Job Responsibilities Include:Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs of rail vehicles and sub-systems (Electrical, mechanical, and optical system)Complete installations and upgrades, inspections, repairs, and calibrations of measurement systemsCoordination with design engineering for failure analysis, root cause analysis, and product improvementAnalysis and repair of mechanical, electrical, sub-systems, and componentsCommunication with workgroup, report on action taken during work evolutions, complete technical reportsUse and update drawings and diagrams used in repairs and builds of systems.A minimum of  5 years of relevant experience in electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical, welding/fabrication fieldsAbility to read schematics, and wiring diagrams for various systemsEffectively troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systemsCompetency in the use of electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, and network analyzersUtilize PowerPoint, Word, and Excel to prepare technical reports.Must have good verbal and written communication skills.Possess and maintain valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s licensePass and maintain various safety training certificates.Travel of no less than 25% per monthPhysical RequirementsWilling and able to work long hours (approx. 12-hour shifts, although no overtime assumed or guaranteed)Lift and carry 50 lbs. for 150 feetClimb a ladder and work at 15 feetAbility to distinguish between colored lights for survey operations (i.e., no colorblindness)Ability to work in tight spots, under and about survey vehiclesWilling to work in inclement weatherProject and maintain a professional attitude and appearanceMust have excellent hearing to act as a safety watchman in a railroad environmentThe selected candidate will be required to submit to additional screening and background investigations in connection with this position. Wearing safety equipment (hardhat, steel-toe boots, protective vest, and protective eyeglasses) when working on railroad properties is also a requirement. ENSCO will provide all necessary safety equipment. College or Technical School attendance and/or completion certificate or degreeWelding and metal fabrication skills (plasma, MIG, TIG, ARC) with multiple material typesDiesel engine maintenance and repair experienceHydraulics and Pneumatics experienceHeavy equipment maintenance/repairsAbility to solder and build cable assembliesRailroad environment experienceFamiliarity with CFR Title 49 Parts 229 and 238Knowledge of and experience with air brake systemsExperience with optical and inertial sensorsKnowledge of and experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Experience setting up and debugging local area networksProficiency with multiple software operating systems and applications (i.e., QNX, Linux)Quality Program exposure/experience (ISO 9001, 17025)Safety Program experience (Railroad, OSHA, specialized)CDL (commercial drivers license)CPR/First Aid certificationsAbility to work with minimal supervisionLeadership experienceCarpentry skills#LI-JV1ENSCO’s Applied Technology and Engineering (ATE) Division is a leading provider of surface transportation research and technology development services with a long history of supporting railway, transit, and highway safety initiatives. Our products and services are provided to government agencies focused on transportation safety and security. ENSCO work protects our surface transportation network and has a significant impact on the protection of human life, the environment, and the economy. ENSCO’s ATE Division is part of the greater Surface Transportation Group (STG) within ENSCO, Inc.Our staff conducts impactful research and advances technology in many exciting areas including:The behavior of railroad and transit track, rolling stock, vehicle components as well as control systems under a wide range of operating conditions.Advancement of leading-edge technologies including autonomous, non-contact and machine vision-based approaches for asset condition assessment.The application of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to today’s most challenging asset maintenance issues.ENSCO’s ATE Division is an exciting place to work and grow with many key benefits for technical staff, including:The opportunity to work with talented engineers, programmers, and scientists at all levels of the design and development process to solve challenging transportation issues.The chance to participate in testing and research initiatives utilizing unique test facilities and technologies.Bonuses for conference presentations and publicationsDirect exposure to customer personnel, financial management and business development.Working in ENSCO’s ATE Division provides a means to acquire a wide range of practical skills and experience in a short period of time, work on exciting, ground-breaking projects that impact transportation safety and offers domestic travel opportunities if desired.ENSCO provides a stimulating, collaborative, multi-discipline environment with coworkers from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds working together to make the world a safer place. Come join a stable and growing company and experience the reward of seeing the results of your work make an impact on some of the world’s most challenging transportation problems.ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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