Mechanical Engineer

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At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance.  To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

The Mechanical Engineer is the lead mechanical expert for rolling stock and supports maintenance and reliability of locomotives and coaches by identifying reliability issues, performing technical investigations and root cause analysis, and designing modifications to improve performance and reliability.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (equivalent experience will be considered)


• Mechanical experience in rail, transit, transportation or comparable field


• Mechanical/technical knowledge of MBTA rolling stock equipment


• Familiar with APTA, AAR and CFR 49 parts 218, 229, 236, 238


• Experience working in a unionized environment

Skills:

• Strong verbal and writing skills to successfully communicate with all levels of the organization, including shop maintenance personnel, stores and procurement personnel, managers, clients and suppliers/venders


• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and AutoCAD software


• Exceptional planning, organization and time management skills


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions for optimal results


• Ability to coordinate a variety of tasks and assignments


• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems including pneumatic and suspension issues


• Experience working and modifying electrical, mechanical and pneumatic schematics


• Experience with Asset Management Systems, such as Trapeze EAM

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads investigations to troubleshoot, repair and document issues reported on the rolling stock fleet


• Oversees repair, rebuild and modification projects as required


• Creates and reviews Engineering Change documents for mechanical related equipment modifications


• Supports the procurement department with the approval of new or alternate vendors, and to manage obsolescence


• Provides written documentation/reports as requested or required per MBTA contract


• Assists with hands-on training and mentoring as necessary


• Performs periodic maintenance audits to review processes, tooling and adherence to specified processes;


• Develops force account (supplemental) work projects, utilizing mechanical expertise to modify and improve rolling stock equipment.


• Implements and monitors operational practices to ensure equipment reliability and quality while ensuring a safe and productive workplace


• Subject Matter Expert for Wheel and Bearing Maintenance including oversight of Wayside Wheel/Bearing Monitoring systems (FleetOne, Salient, KLD)


• Comply with all safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required


• Attends project and warranty meetings as needed to ensure that project/fleet managers are aware of issues to support new fleet and rebuild projects


• Demonstrate and adhere to the Keolis Commuter Services principals of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence & Safety, Customer Satisfaction, Corporate Social Responsibility and Economic Performance


• Supports the operation during periods of extreme weather


• Completes other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Additional Statements:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.


• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. 


• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.


• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.


• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

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