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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.

Position Summary:

Permanent role based at the Portlaoise Depot working with the technician team to provide maintenance and repairs to the powerpacks of the Class 22000 DMU fleet.

Please note the depot working a continental shift pattern on days and nights.

Responsibilities:

Provision of service support on all aspects of mechanical and electrical systems on the MTU1800 Power Units. Working to a workload plan that includes both day and night working and a planned rotation basis. Ability to work to a prescribed detail and on safety critical systems. Perform high level testing and provide fault finding support during vehicle and system maintenance. Compile associated documentation and test reports. To be active involvement in all aspect of QPS (Lean). Health and safety compliance. To ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner. To adhere to written or verbal instructions.

Background & Experience:

• Working knowledge of Heavy Duty Diesel Engines

• Ability to fault find and utilize modern diagnostic tools

Qualifications/Education required:

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ Level 3.

• Previous experience in rail or plant industry

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.