Technical Advisor - Field Services at GE - General Electric

Ref No: 2743507

Role Summary/Purpose

• Provide technical support to Railroad with regards to maintenance of Diesel Electric locomotives.
• Over and above the day to day responsibilities, the TA shall support Railroad with equipment diagnosis, as well as provide direction on maintenance and troubleshooting tasks and parts replacement.
• We may not have a specific job for you today, but are interested in your expertise for tomorrow. As actual openings become available, you may be contacted to discuss a potential opportunity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction in an advisory capacity to railroad hourly, management and employees.
• Provide clear direction on maintenance and troubleshooting tasks including all appropriate documentation.
• Interpret and ensure adherence to GE work scopes and MI’s.
• Administer locomotive warranty material through troubleshooting, inspection and validation.
• Manage warranty material inventory stock and replenishment.
• Encourage and maintain safe work environment
• Responsible for compliance with local regulations and specific local customer safety and HSE/EHS policies.
• Provide feedback to other GE teams for updates to work scopes, engineering practices, component quality and functionality, design changes and shop processes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Secondary Education in Engineering or applicable Technical training or primary education together with 5 years applicable experience in industrial operation
• Willingness to work various shifts, various days.
• Experience and proficiency with a PC, email as well as Microsoft office applications
• Ability to work in railroad locomotive shop environment
• Professional demeanor and appearance representing GE Transportation to multiple customers.
• Ability to travel regionally and internationally up to 25% of the time
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required for Nigerians only. (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the roles location.

Desired Characteristics:

• Technical experience in a maintenance or production environment.
• Rail industry knowledge and work experience.
• Experience in a customer service role.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Effective team contributor and member.