Rail Equipment Engineer II
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Skokie
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionSALARY$29.051 - $41.503POSITION SUMMARYUnder
supervision, performs rail equipment design projects involving the
specifying, review, oversight and testing of equipment, vehicles
and installations of equipment.QualificationsPRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides input to new rail car and rail car rehab projects; to
insure all the various areas needed in the projects are included
and adequately covered; by reviewing specifications and preparing
comments, by attending meetings and preparing summaries.
- Provides oversight on major rail vehicle equipment
installations and testing; to provide information to all involved
departments and suppliers; by monitoring equipment installations,
witnessing testing and preparing reports.
- Provides support and assistance in resolving engineering
problems; to insure projects run smoothly and equipment operates
properly; by coordinating activities with shops and terminals,
meeting with shop and terminal personnel and supplier personnel,
conducting tests, analyzing data and test reports and making
recommendations and preparing reports.
- Represents CTA to provide assistance in design or manufacturing
problem resolution to insure CTA's needs and specifications are
followed; visits plants to investigate problems, attends meetings
with suppliers, supplies added information and conducts tests.
- Performs related duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position are the following
jobs:Job TitleCHALLENGES
- Obtaining complete and accurate information.
- Communications with CTA and supplier personnel.
- Maintaining amiable relations with contractors and
suppliers.
- Traveling for extended periods away from
home.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Required to possess a high school diploma.
- Required to possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical
Engineering.
- Required to possess or obtain current Rail Safety Training
certification.
- Required to have a valid Illinois driver's license and be
authorized to use personal vehicle for CTA business.
- Hands-on experience with instruments, tools and troubleshooting
techniques preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to ascend and descend into and under rail cars in
shops or online.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and
documents.
- Strong computer skills on word processing and spread sheet
programs.
- Good computer drafting skills (CAD).
- Ability to write and express oneself in clear, logical and
comprehensible English.
- General knowledge of rail cars, equipment and
subsystems.WORKING CONDITIONS
- Usual business office, manufacturing plant, maintenance shop
facility, and testing laboratory.
- Exposed to 600 volt third rails and energized equipment.
- Must be available to respond to calls or email inquiries
outside of regular work hours. Typically, on call one week,
approximately every 6 weeks on a rotating schedule.
- Occasionally exposed to usual rail vehicle maintenance shop and
terminal hazards and conditions, e.g. vehicular noise, dust,
grease, moving vehicles, electrified apparatus, or machinery,
etc.
- Occasionally exposed to all weather and right of way
conditions.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
- Computer with general business and equipment specific
software.
- Various pieces of testing equipment both electronic and
mechanical.
- Car Repairer hand and power tools.Additional DetailsEmployees
and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the
hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.Rate to be
determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in
union jurisdiction of this classification.CTA IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.No employee or applicant for employment will
be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion,
sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry,
age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status
protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona
fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to
providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting
the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations
for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for
employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would
result. If you require an accommodation in the application or
hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the
submission of your application or upon notification of your actual
test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation
can be provided.TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN
THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:
- UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
- QUALIFICATIONS
- JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL. Failure to
respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely
fashion may result in your application being closed out for
non-responsiveness. CTA
Benefitshttps://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Glenview , Rail Equipment Engineer II, Engineering , Skokie, Illinois
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