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Specialist Technician
Loram Maintenance Of Way, Inc.
Field support for railway equipment: PLC/HMI, hydraulics, training, and troubleshooting.
7d ago
$78,137 - $97,672
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Hamel, MN
Field
Company Size
934 Employees
Service Specialisms
Track Maintenance
Railroad Equipment
Rail Grinding
Geotechnical Services
Asset Management
Railway Inspection
Train Control Systems
Railroad Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Rail Maintenance
Rail Grinding
Ballast Cleaning
Drainage Maintenance
Rail Handling
Track Inspection
Geotechnical Services
Friction Management
Role
What you would be doing
data analysis
eam scheduling
control systems
plc repair
rockwell automation
team leadership
- Analyze key performance indicators and interpret historical data systems’ performance to identify, recommend, and implement design changes and modifications that reduce life-cycle costs, improve machine productivity, and/or enhance safety of personnel or the environment.
- Schedule machine Technician visits using EAM work order system or by using a generated Technician list from machine Managers.
- Responsible for diagnosing problems, estimating repair costs, ordering parts, minimizing re-work, proper use and care of tools and equipment, on-the-job safety practices, and proper job documentation including technical report writing.
- Complete projects accurately to specifications within performance standard guidelines as set by Loram: repair time, quantity of repairs/labor efficiency and other measures.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair problems with machine control systems that include device level networks such as Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP-IP, J1939, CAN Bus, RSNetworx for ControlNet and RSNetworx for DeviceNet to assist in reducing equipment downtime.
- Hardware and software repair of PLC and Industrial PC systems.
- Demonstrate individual discretion in decision-making when advising customers on warranty claim matters and defining criteria for the safe operation of equipment.
- Contribute to building excellent company/customer working relationships.
- Assist, train, and observe Field Technician performance for use in evaluations as related to job performance.
- Lead up to 12 people to safely complete upgrade and overhaul projects involving programming, electrical, and fluid power tasks. Provide work direction to operators in conducting technical repairs.
- Parallel operation generator load sharing.
- Design, develop, and deliver both classroom and on-the-job training for internal and external customers that incorporate electronic media presentations and hands-on simulations.
- Apply advanced knowledge to utilize Rockwell Automation software to read PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) software as well as electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot equipment problems to ensure maximum productivity and safe operation of specialized railroad equipment.
What you bring
plc
hmi
c#
sql
5+ years
fluid power
- Diesel mechanics.
- 480 Volt AC power generation, including 3 phase power distribution.
- AC inverter electric drive systems including AC traction motors.
- 5+ Years developing and/or troubleshooting PLC and HMI software.
- 1+ Years strong programming experience with languages such as C#, HTML and Java Script.
- Has the ability and desire to approach technical education as a life-long process to stay current in the field including PLC Programming, Power and Controls Systems, Laser Measurement Technology, Industrial Computing, and Data Analysis while maintaining related certifications and credentials and exhibiting a high level of job performance.
- Experience programming with languages such as C#, HTML, Java Script and Visual Basic would be preferred but is not required.
- Non-contact laser measurement, including electrical, software, networking, and database management.
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- 70% or more travel including international
- Dashboarding with C#, Java, Visual Basic, and/or HTML5.
- 5+ Years working experience troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic circuits using schematics and diagrams.
- Low voltage control systems including relay logic, discrete and analog inputs and outputs, discrete and analog end devices such as sensors, valves, and other electrical control devices.
- SCR / IGBT electric drive systems including DC tractions motors.
- Data analysis with Rockwell Software and/or Microsoft Office and SQL
- 1+ Years working with database software such as Microsoft SQL Server.
- 7+ years equivalent combination of education and experience in Fluid Power, Electronics, Robotics, Computer Science, troubleshooting PLC and HMI software, electrical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic circuits using schematics and diagrams.
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Strong working knowledge in reading and troubleshoot Rockwell Software PLC and HMI software.
- Industrial computers and related networking components including hardware setup and software installation, computer imaging, virtual machine creation, and software licensing.
- Demonstrated experience with 3 or more of the following disciplines:
- Strong computer and computer applications such as Microsoft SQL Server, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Be familiar with communication networks such as Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus, J1939, CAN Bus, RSNetworx for ControlNet and RSNetworx for DeviceNet.
- Cellular internet access maintenance including remote access, firewall setup and related network security.
- Fluid power including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Hydrostatic drive systems, including pumps motors, controls, and/or hydrostatic traction motors.
- Ability to maintain a flexible travel calendar.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established in 1954 as a ballast-cleaning contractor.
98% reliability
Fleet Reliability
The company maintains a highly reliable fleet with 98% operational uptime.
Hundreds of millions in revenue
Annual Revenue
Generates hundreds of millions of dollars annually through various service offerings.
27 countries
Global Presence
Serves clients in over 27 countries with advanced rail maintenance solutions.
- Revolutionized track maintenance by automating ballast cleaning.
- Expanded into rail grinding, inspection, geotechnical services, friction management, and OEM equipment manufacturing over decades.
- Operates advanced computer-guided grinders for rail grinding and inspection worldwide.
- Projects include deep ballast cleaning, rail profile restoration, material handling, and structural monitoring.
- Introduced Railvac trench-cleaning cars and data-driven digital inspection platforms in the 2000s.
- Absorbed Rail Vehicle Engineering in 2016, creating Loram UK for heavy overhaul and rolling-stock services.
- Grinding trains feature built-in firefighting systems and on-site crew accommodations.
- Safety is our top priority.
- Integrity is fundamental to our business.
- We are committed to delivering value to our customers.
- Innovation drives continuous improvement.
- We strive for operational excellence.
- We value our employees and encourage personal and professional growth.
- Collaboration and teamwork enable our success.
2050 Target
Net-Zero Emissions Goal
The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing climate change.
- Committed to reducing its environmental impact.
- Focuses on energy efficiency, resource conservation, and waste reduction in operations.
- Implements sustainable practices in product design and manufacturing.
- Works with customers to enhance the environmental performance of railroads.
- Fosters a culture of inclusivity and respect for all employees.
- Supports diverse talent recruitment and development.
- Encourages diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration.
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