Job title: Electronic Specialist – 90291752 – New York, NY

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Company: Amtrak

Job description: Your success is a train ride away.

Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and we move America’s workforce toward the future. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority and the success of our railroad is the result of our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The scope of work to be performed by the C&S Electronic Specialist includes, but is not limited to, providing a central clearing-house point for Amtrak circuit problems. Utilize digital computer hardware and remote microprocessor-controlled equipment w provide technical and troubleshooting assistance to field personnel to correct problems. Provide interface between Amtrak, outside providers, and resellers and help determine area of responsibility as problems develop. Provide key contact point for emergency operation in the event of communication s systems failures and coordinate restoral procedures with Amtrak and outside personnel. Maintenance of remote test equipment. Coordination, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance for all voice and data communications circuits and testing of new equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The technician must be familiar with the division reporting structure, possess knowledge of data and voice circuit electronics, and have general knowledge of electronics. Must be capable of learning, understanding, and maintaining Amtrak’s cable plant.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license on the date of hire. Must be able to read and understand job information written in English. Applicants must be able to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and decimals.

• Applicants will be required to qualify for the position by passing the electronic technician examination for communications prepared by System Communications Engineering Department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Electronic/electrical background or education.

• Communications, electrical and/or electronic experience.

• Previous railroad experience in communications.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Requisition ID:113431
Posting Location(s):New York
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

POSTING NOTES: Engineering || Engineering & Mechanical

Expected salary:

Location: New York City, NY

Job date: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:01:56 GMT

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