Junior Technician

Summary

ENSCO, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and technology solutions, and they are seeking a Junior Technician to join their railroad track inspection team. The role involves utilizing measurement tools and troubleshooting electronics while ensuring safety and operational efficiency on railroad inspection vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Use measurement tools, electronics troubleshooting, and computer operation for railroad track inspection operations
• Interpret railroad documents to derive train speed information
• Review and analyze track measurement data for reporting
• Operate hi-rail commercial motor vehicles
• Perform vehicle maintenance for rail survey cars and hi-rail vehicles
• Conduct regular housekeeping duties for safety and sanitation aboard survey vehicles
• Travel to and work on-board railroad track inspection vehicles

Skills

• This position requires the successful completion of a Public Trust background investigation. Qualified applicants must have resided in the United States for at least three (3) of the past five (5) years for this requirement
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in the electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical field involving troubleshooting and problem resolution, or a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 1 year of experience
• Experience with workplace safety programs
• Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; and Outlook
• Experience reading electrical or electronic schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience conducting equipment/machinery inspections (periodic maintenance inspections, preventive maintenance) and equipment upkeep
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Operating System; transferring files on a network, copying, and pasting
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with tape measure and similar measuring tools
• Functional knowledge of mathematics and fraction measurements
• Valid Driver's License and able to complete a Department of Transportation medical examination to acquire a Commercial Driver Medical Certification
• Must be able to travel independently for business purposes, including but not limited to booking independent vehicle rental and hotel accommodations
• Experience reading electrical or electronic schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with Railroad Industry
• Quality management/assurance program
• Hydraulics/pneumatics maintenance/troubleshooting
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Pneumatic brake systems
• Welding & fabrication
• Diesel engine mechanics
• Familiarity with 49 CFR parts 213, 214, 229 & 238
• Soldering and cable assembly
• CPR/First Aid certifications
• Aptitude for proficiency with software applications aboard track measurement survey vehicles, including ENSCO's proprietary applications
• Valid Commercial Driver's License, CDL Class B or greater
• Valid Passport

Qualifications

Must Haves

• This position requires the successful completion of a Public Trust background investigation. Qualified applicants must have resided in the United States for at least three (3) of the past five (5) years for this requirement
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in the electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical field involving troubleshooting and problem resolution, or a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 1 year of experience
• Experience with workplace safety programs
• Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; and Outlook
• Experience reading electrical or electronic schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience conducting equipment/machinery inspections (periodic maintenance inspections, preventive maintenance) and equipment upkeep
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Operating System; transferring files on a network, copying, and pasting
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with tape measure and similar measuring tools
• Functional knowledge of mathematics and fraction measurements
• Valid Driver's License and able to complete a Department of Transportation medical examination to acquire a Commercial Driver Medical Certification
• Must be able to travel independently for business purposes, including but not limited to booking independent vehicle rental and hotel accommodations
• Experience reading electrical or electronic schematics and wiring diagrams

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Railroad Industry
• Quality management/assurance program
• Hydraulics/pneumatics maintenance/troubleshooting
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Pneumatic brake systems
• Welding & fabrication
• Diesel engine mechanics
• Familiarity with 49 CFR parts 213, 214, 229 & 238
• Soldering and cable assembly
• CPR/First Aid certifications
• Aptitude for proficiency with software applications aboard track measurement survey vehicles, including ENSCO's proprietary applications
• Valid Commercial Driver's License, CDL Class B or greater
• Valid Passport

Benefits

• We pay for flights, hotels, plus per diem.
• 3 weeks of continuous travel, followed by 1 week off.