Summer Intern - Locomotive Field Service

Job Purpose

The Locomotive Field Service Intern should expect to learn multiple facets of locomotive service and maintenance. Assignment will include travel to Progress Rail manufacturing sites and customer locations in the U.S. The student intern will leave this position with valuable skills and industry knowledge.

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The Locomotive Field Service Intern should expect to learn multiple facets of locomotive service and maintenance. Assignment will include travel to Progress Rail manufacturing sites and customer locations in the U.S. The student intern will leave this position with valuable skills and industry knowledge.

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Other U.S. PRS work locations may be considered

United States of America

La Grange

Illinois

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they’re making history every day.

• Assist in creating work plans and systems documents for locomotives;
• Analyze data from our LTS data base;
• Train under experienced technicians to understand how a locomotive works;
• Work safely on customer property, following all safety rules;
• Train and test on our locomotive build procedures;
• Create training documents and videos of systems;
• Communicate information in a timely manner;
• Effective train and work on mechanical & electrical system of a locomotive;
• Maintain records of work performed;
• Research/co-ordinate special tool and material requirements;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures that relate to a designated facility;
• Ensure good safety practices and housekeeping;
• Work with minimal supervision, but with supervisor available for questions;
• Travel to different Manufacturing facilities of Progress Rail to understand our manufacturing process
• These May include Muncie Indiana, Marshalltown Iowa, Winston Salem, North Carolina and Mayfield Kentucky
• Create videos of how a locomotive system works;
• Assist in the development an Engine overhaul document.

• Complete our Level 1 training;
• Complete a full commissioning of 1 locomotive in Muncie Indiana;
• Develop one systems training video on a new locomotive;
• Develop an Onsite training packet of a 1010J engine and how it is assembled;
• Trained and test on our building procedures;
• Learn how to track our products in the field;
• Maintain records of work performed.

• Pursuing a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering;
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Solid foundation of both mechanical and electrical systems is preferred;
• Analytical Ability where problems are complex;
• Demonstrated some Electrical and Mechanical Competence;
• Interpersonal Skills to work effectively with others;
• Computer skills (Microsoft office),power point, excel;
• Working background in safe work procedures and history of compliance;
• Travel as required. Travel may be as long as a week at a time;
• Spanish is an asset, both written and spoken.