Locomotive Mechanic​/Electrician

Senior Locomotive Mechanic / Electrician

Field / Locomotive Shop

Department: Mechanical / Locomotive Maintenance

Job Category: Skilled Trades

Job Type: Non-exempt (hourly)

Salary Range: DOE

Experience: Minimum 5 years required

Reports to: Mechanic Supervisor

Location: Baytown, Texas (travel required)

TGS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid holidays and vacation, and a Safety Bonus Program.

The Senior Locomotive Mechanic / Electrician independently inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel-electric locomotives and related railroad equipment so units remain safe, reliable, and in service. This is not a trainee role. The position requires a working locomotive mechanic/electrician who can handle complex EMD and GE repairs with limited supervision, set the quality standard on a job, and help develop less-experienced mechanics.

This posting is for a journeyman-level locomotive mechanic/electrician with at least five years of hands-on experience. Candidates should already be comfortable with diesel-electric power generation, locomotive electrical systems, air brakes, and running repairs. Heavy-equipment, marine, or industrial power-generation experience may count toward the five years if it included comparable high-voltage/high-current electrical work and diesel prime movers, but locomotive experience is strongly preferred.

Other duties may be assigned to support shop and field operations.

• Inspect locomotives against FRA, AAR, industry, and company maintenance standards; determine the scope of work and complete or direct the repairs.
• Independently diagnose complex mechanical, air-brake, and electrical failures on EMD and GE diesel-electric locomotives.
• Troubleshoot control systems, wiring, batteries, charging systems, traction, and related high-current electrical components using meters and test equipment.
• Perform and lead engine, truck, brake, and major-component work, including overhauls and running repairs in the shop or in the field.
• Inspect, test, and repair locomotive safety appliances and safety-critical systems; document defects and corrective action.
• Read and work from work orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, and locomotive drawings; identify when drawings or parts lists do not match the unit.
• Verify completed work by testing, load checks, and operating or assisting in operating the locomotive before release to service.
• Fabricate or modify attachments, shields, brackets, or similar devices from drawings or schematics when required.
• Use cutting torches, welders, forklifts, hand tools, and electrical meters safely and correctly.
• Keep complete, accurate records of inspections, defects, parts, labor, and FRA/company required documentation.
• Mentor entry-level mechanics and electricians; assign tasks on a job, check their work, and model safe practices.
• Coordinate with supervision, train crews, and customers on unit status, estimated time to repair, and parts needs.
• Identify repeat failures, parts shortages, and process gaps and report them to the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Follow all TGS and customer site safety rules; complete required safety training before working on customer property or TGS locations.
• Travel and work away from the home area up to five days per week (overnight) on a regular basis.
• Work shifts, overtime, nights, and weekends when operations require it.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance. Cover work or notify supervision when absence is unavoidable.
• Perform related duties of coworkers as directed to keep equipment in service.

• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience repairing diesel-electric…