Field Service & Technical Advising Specialist

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! 

Who will you be working with?
The Field Service & Technical Advisor will be responsible to develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals

How will you make a difference? 
In this role, you 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.

What do we want to know about you? 

• Bachelors’ Degree in a Technical discipline from an accredited College or University (or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Operations or Military experience, OR Associate’s Degree in Technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years professional work experience)

• Minimum of 3 years of Operations or Engineering experience

• Wabtec Level I Certification

What will your typical day look like? 

• Provide technical expertise to railroad employees and management as well as Wabtec employees, including troubleshooting, material handling, tooling, safety procedures, and contract requirement clarification; Provide training / mentorship 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 management to promote, maintain, and drive continuous improvement in safe work practices while monitoring 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 assessments balancing customer requests 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

• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. 

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

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.