Materials Technical Advisor (locomotives)

Job description

Job Number

2713788

Business

GE Transportation

Business Segment

Transportation

About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

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As a division of General Electric Company, GE Transportation is a global technology leader and supplier to the railroad, mining, marine, stationary power, and drilling industries. We drive change and progress — by rail and across oceans. We go farther and dig deeper, with advanced technology that connects people, data and machines, so resources can be gathered, goods can be transported and economies can thrive. GE Transportation is headquartered in Chicago, IL, and employs approximately 12,000 employees worldwide. Learn more about GE Transportation today!

Posted Position Title

Materials Technical Advisor (locomotives)

Career Level

Experienced

Function

Services

Function Segment

Distribution

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

Canada

U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Manitoba

City

Winnipeg

Relocation Assistance

No

Role Summary/Purpose

The Materials Technical Advisor 6 provides direction and assistance to work group in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain effective remote location operations, repairing locomotives and executing other duties as required to meet customer needs
• Provide direction, material support, inventory planning and control
• Promote customer satisfaction and develop positive customer relationships
• Attain all aspects of production operation including safety, scheduling, quality, and team development in assigned areas
• Responsible for data driven decisions and utilizing Six Sigma tools

This role is based at the rail customer site in Winnipeg.

Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

• Post Secondary Education. Technical Diploma or Degree is preferred

• PC proficiency and data warehouse/production planning experience

• Willingness to work various shifts on various days

• Independent worker, capable of managing a small team, meeting customer needs and continuously improving without direct supervision.

• Leads by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism and a strong work ethic.

• Strong analytical skills and problem solving capabilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Experience in Microsoft Office applications

• Customer service or contract experience

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in industrial operations or military leadership experience

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification or training is an asset

• Technical experience working on locomotives, mechanical or electrical

• Experience in a field site, shop or manufacturing environment is preferred