Electrical Diagnostic Technician / Electrician - Car Equipment Division

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey • Harrison, NJ • 9h ago

Description

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of Car Equipment Division Supervisor or Foreman, the incumbent performs skilled electrical work in the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment on PATH fleet of railcars.

Responsibilities

Some specific functions and duties of an Electrician at Car Equipment Division are: Troubleshoot, test, repair, rewire electrical and electronic equipment of the railcar subsystems such as traction control, HVAC, lighting, communications, auxiliary power supply, electronic signage, and all other electrical/electronic system/subsystems that make up the whole railcar.

Performs extensive fault log downloads from the railcar using computerized Portable Test Equipment (PTE) to conduct troubleshooting and repair of railcar failures/defects.

Performs removal, installation, assembly and disassembly of various railcar systems/subsystems; performs repair and overhaul of railcar equipment -away from the railcar- in Electrical Shop (i.e., bench-work)

Uses electrical and electronic test equipment for troubleshooting and repair of railcar defects/failures; cleans electrical and electronic assemblies/subassemblies including Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), equipment covers/enclosures, motors, and all parts/components associated with railcar systems.

Uses hand and power tools, both electrical and pneumatic in performance of above duties.

Work is performed in accordance with established service and maintenance procedures in effect in PATH, in conformance with FRA and OSHA rules and regulations.

NOTE: The foregoing is not exclusive and is not meant to describe all those duties which may be assigned to an Electrician pursuant to the agreement between PATH and RITU.

PATH operates 24 hours per day/7days per week/365 days per year. Employees are required to work weekends, holidays, atypical hours (evening and midnight shifts) and during inclement weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to mandatory overtime at the beginning or end of their scheduled tour, or on their days off. A union seniority system dictates work schedules for jobs represented by one of PATH's unions, and time off may not be immediately available during the usual summer and holiday periods. Working conditions will be challenging, including but not limited to inclement weather, direct contact with the public, in tunnel and outside areas during active train service, and an industrial environment. Commitment to attendance is expected and required.

PATH operates under a strict and enforced drug and alcohol free environment. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, reasonable suspicion testing and federally mandated random testing for certain titles. A violation of PATH's rules prohibiting use, possession or influence of drugs and alcohol while on the job is a terminable offense.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Four (4) years paid full-time work experience as a journeyman in the Electrical trade* -OR- completion of a registered Car Equipment Electrician Apprentice Program.

This job posting is for external candidates only; all employees must apply through the internal process.

*The Electrical trade includes but is not limited to: reading electrical prints; wiring/rewiring components; working from and handling printed circuits; utilizing test instruments, precision meters, and tools and equipment associated with electrical work; troubleshooting and resolving electrical problems; motor control troubleshooting and diagnostics, building wiring, security alarm systems installation, troubleshooting and/or repair, elevator maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge and experience with hand tools and powers tools.

Ability to work rotating shifts (am, pm, midnight, weekends and holidays).

Selection Process

Qualified candidates will be assessed via a written exam and a practical exam or interview. For this position, the following skills will be assessed:

Written exam:

The written test will consist of electrical technical questions designed to assess the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding such factors as:

electrical theory

motor controls

Safetyand electrical print/schematics reading.

Practical exam:

The performance test will consist of a series of practical problems designed to assess key competencies related to the performance of the Electrician position such as:

Circuit wiringandcircuit design

Troubleshootingandelectrical equipment/assembly testing

Electrical print/schematics, and computer skills (i.e., use of computerized Portable Test Equipment)

Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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