Lead Technical Advisor

Company: GE Transport
Location: Barstow
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It's not just about your career--- or your job title---it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters---do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Role Summary/Purpose
The Lead Technical Advisor will be responsible to develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. 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.

Essential Responsibilities In addition you will:

• 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 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 Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelors' Degree in a Technical discipline from an accredited College or University
  • Minimum of 3 years of Operations or Engineering experience
  • Ability to work in shop environment
  • Ability and willingness to work various shifts on various days as required Desired Characteristics
    • Proficiency in MS office applications Note: Relocation lump sum may be provided if you meet eligibility guidelines Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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. Full time R0036349 About Us Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential - that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation - as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions. Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network. Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow?

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