Field Service and Technical Advising Specialist

Job Title:
Field Service and Technical Advising Specialist

Industry Focus Group:
Freight Service Operations

Business Segment:
Wabtec South Africa Technologies

Job Function:
Service

Job Family:
Field Services and Maintenance

Band:
Grade

Role Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance with customers to ensure all the required tools are available.
• Provide recommendations on the maintenance material requirements
• Provide the job training on locomotive systems and product safety
• Provide guidance on how to use Wabtec digital & mechanical tools
• Advice & coaching during troubleshooting of faults and diagnosis
• Advice & coaching during scheduled maintenance
• Perform failure root courses analysis
• Analyses of failure trends using collected locomotives data
• Ensure environmental health and safety awareness during repairs and maintenance.
• Locomotive data collection and management/shop advisor

Desired Characteristics:

• Willingness to work various shifts & various days
• Experience and proficiency with a PC, email as well as Microsoft office applications
• Ability to work in railroad locomotive shop environment
• Professional demeanor and appearance representing Wabtec’s to multiple customers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
• Technical experience in a locomotive’s maintenance or production environment
• Rail industry knowledge and work experience
• Experience in a customer technical services role
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective team member and contributor
• Ability to travel 80% of time locally and regionally
• Ability to relocate

Tertiary education in Engineering or applicable technical training together with 5 years applicable experience in the railway industry

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation.

With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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