Electrical Diagnostic Technician / Electrician - Car Equipment Division

About the role

The incumbent performs skilled electrical work in the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment on PATH fleet of railcars. Work is performed in accordance with established service and maintenance procedures in effect in PATH, in conformance with FRA and OSHA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, repair, rewire electrical and electronic equipment of the railcar subsystems such as traction control, HVAC, lighting, communications, auxiliary power supply, electronic signage, and all other electrical/electronic system/subsystems that make up the whole railcar.
• Performs extensive fault log downloads from the railcar using computerized Portable Test Equipment (PTE) to conduct troubleshooting and repair of railcar failures/defects.
• Performs removal, installation, assembly and disassembly of various railcar systems/subsystems; performs repair and overhaul of railcar equipment -away from the railcar- in Electrical Shop (i.e., bench-work).
• Uses electrical and electronic test equipment for troubleshooting and repair of railcar defects/failures; cleans electrical and electronic assemblies/subassemblies including Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), equipment covers/enclosures, motors, and all parts/components associated with railcar systems.
• Uses hand and power tools, both electrical and pneumatic in performance of above duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years paid full-time work experience as a journeyman in the Electrical trade* -OR- completion of a registered Car Equipment Electrician Apprentice Program.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with hand tools and powers tools.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (am, pm, midnight, weekends and holidays).