Progress Rail Australia, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been our keys to success.
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on an inclusive workforce and culture.
About the role
The Locomotive Monitoring Center (LMC) Engineer is tasked with remotely monitoring and diagnosing locomotive issues using a variety of diagnostic and real‑time monitoring tools. This role involves developing and providing recommended troubleshooting and repair work scopes.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- Works with various rail line services – both domestic and international – to remotely diagnose and troubleshoot locomotive issues
- Remotely monitor locomotive fault codes and provide remote assistance with diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems of locomotives.
- Create focused troubleshooting procedures based on issues observed while monitoring locomotives.
- Communicate troubleshooting procedures to internal and external customers.
- Utilise internal and external Remote Monitoring & Diagnostic (RM&D;) or Predictive Maintenance tools such as IntelliTrain/Uptime, Locomotive Tracking System (LTS), and customers’ systems.
- Coordinate and consult with a variety of departments, such as design engineering, reliability, field service and contract maintenance to gather information to address locomotive failures.
- Work with data scientists to support the development of diagnostic and predictive maintenance models.
- Participate in customer conference calls to provide daily troubleshooting feedback and monthly performance reports.
About you
- Prefer experience with EMD locomotives
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software
- Medium level of oral and written communications skills
- Medium level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers and workforce
- Strong analytical aptitude where problems are complex
- Medium level of mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics
- Knowledge of fundamental inspection, reliability procedures, and processes
- Knowledge of locomotive shop practices
- Willingness/ability to relocate as necessary
- Ability to work as part of a multi shift seven (7) day a week operation
- Knowledge of locomotive database information
What we offer
- Opportunities for growth and career development.
- Access to mentoring programs.
- 8 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer at full pay following 12 months of service.
- Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, gyms, vehicles and more.
- Travel Account for discounts on hotels, hire vehicles and flights.
About Our Process
At Progress Rail, we are committed to employing individuals who align with our Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing and/or reference checks.
If you are ready for a new opportunity and would like to join a growing team in a secure industry, please apply.
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