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Wabtec Corporation Lead Field Service and Technical Advising Specialist in North Platte, Nebraska
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Who will you be working with?
This role will develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. The individual will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope, have the understanding and experience to execute business objectives, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
How will you make a difference?
This position is responsible for the safety and productivity of all production employees staffed in the department. Additionally, position is accountable for ensuring that production scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner and within all quality parameters.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor's Degree in a Technical discipline from a accredited college or university ( or Associate's degree in Technical discipline with minimum 2 years of professional work experience, or a high school diploma / GED with minimum 4 year of Operations or Military experience
Minimum of 3 years of Operations or Engineering experience
Willingness and ability to work various shifts, various days (24/7 coverage required for Work order team support
What will your typical day look like?
Provide Technical expertise to railroad employee, management, Wabtec employees, including;
Troubleshooting, material handling, tooling, safety
Procedures and contract requirement clarification
Provide Training / mentor ship to customer and Wabtec employees
Coordinate and provide instruction on key programs and procedures
Provide clear communication to customer employees, customer management and Wabtec management on work to be performed, equipment status, productivity and process improvements and liaison with other departments as necessary
Work with customer employees and manage to promote, maintain and drive continuous improvement is safe work practices, while mentoring productivity, quality, assurance and adherence to contract requirements
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, OSHA work practices and industry / site specific work rules
Make risk assessment balancing customer request with Wabtec requirements
Establish production plan for labor, material and logistics.
Work with various software systems to manage material, labor plans and other systemic requirements
Enforce all safety and processing procedures
Enable effective communication between management and operators.
Maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with 5S protocol
Investigate and report all incidents (spills, accidents, poor performance)
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) .
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
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).
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.
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.