Field Service Technician *TEMP*

Job description

Transport

Alstom's approach can be summarized in one word – “fluidity”. Alstom develops comprehensive and sustainable railway solutions tailored to the needs of rail operators, public authorities and passengers. From rolling stock to signaling, infrastructure, services and complete turnkey systems, Alstom offers the widest range of high-tech rail solutions.

Alstom Transport is hiring a Field Service Technician in the Newton, MA facility.

The Field Service Technician (FST) is responsible for daily routine technical aspects of equipment delivered to the field including testing, validation, commissioning and warranty activities at the site"s. The FST will interface with the Customers, end users, vendors, and possibly project office

The FST is responsible for the daily routine of all technical aspects of equipment delivered to the field including testing, validation, commissioning and warranty activities at the site.

Responsible for self-managing testing and commissioning priorities.

The FST will provide general and applied mechanical expertise (trouble shooting, welding, machining, fitting, removal, repair, plumbing, etc.)

The FST will provide general and applied electrical expertise (trouble shooting, testing, wiring, fitting, removal, repair, etc.)

The FST will understand the architecture, functional design of the equipment and be able to read schematics and/or engineering drawings

Implement onsite technical troubleshooting and installation of hardware and software.

Implement special test programs to validate new hardware and software improvements and releases.

Analyze data trends to determine if equipment meet performance criteria.

Assessing feasibility and soundness of engineering tests, changes proposed for implementation in the field.

Assure the coordination of commissioning, test, troubleshooting, repairs, and warranty activities at site"s) and all locations where said activities are required.

Generate site technical reports (commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, repairs, warranty work, etc.) and ensure these are properly and timely communicated to all interested parties.

Assist in implementation of field engineering changes, upgrades and validation of equipment performance Provide technical expertise support/training/technical guidance as necessary to customer service site staff

Desired profile

Education
HS Diploma
EPA Refrigerant License - Universal Class desired

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
3-5 year's experience with Rail Vehicle maintenance

Must be able to pass pre-employment background investigation and drug screen

Local candidates receive first consideration

Candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. No Visa support.

We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diverse and unified team of professionals. Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn and gain professional growth through education, exciting projects and career mobility. ALSTOM recognizes your achievements and excellent performance through various performance incentive, recognition and reward programs. Our commitment is to you, the employee.

Come work in an environment that is driven by integrity, innovation and visionary thinking. Join ALSTOM today, and energize your future!

About ALSTOM

Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the world, provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. Our 93,000 employees rigorously apply the Alstom Code of Ethics and work closely with our community of stakeholders to deliver solutions and services that bear the label with Alstom. The Group had sales of $27.2 (20.3 euros) billion for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.

Alstom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Alstom is an EOE of protected Veterans.
Alstom is a drug-free workplace.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected Veterans.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Alstom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Alstom is an EOE of protected Veterans.
Alstom is a drug-free workplace.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected Veterans.


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.