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Senior Engineer Frequency Converters eff.11/03/09 Choose actions for Senior Engineer Frequency Converters eff.11/03/09  
Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Req. Number: 90061428
Description: THE SAFETY OF OUR PASSENGERS, OUR EMPLOYEES, THE PUBLIC, AND OUR OPERATING ENVIRONMENT IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY!

POSITION: Senior Engineer Frequency Converters
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
SALARY: $68,000 - $86,000
POSITION NO: 90061428

***THIS IS A REPOST, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY***

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

DUTIES: This position is responsible for monitoring the Load Dispatcher operation of the converter facilities and responding to calls outside the normal tour of duty. The position is responsible for operation, maintenance and repairs of Amtrak owned frequency conversion facilities which includes trouble shooting failure; developing maintenance schedules for our field technicians that maintain the facilities; training of Amtrak technicians; develop scope of work for activities to be performed by non-Amtrak workers and work with Procurement to implement contracts for non-Amtrak workers. Duties also include overseeing operation, maintenance and repairs of conversion facilities owned by utility companies. This position will oversee and authorize work on the utility owned conversion facilities and insure compliance with standards that apply to conversion facilities.

EDUCATION: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of training, education, and/or work experience. Prefer Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with Converter Design Experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Must have demonstrated experience of Electrical Engineering in Converter/Substitution Maintenance. Good working knowledge of the electrical system. Prior satisfactory job performance is required.

PREFERRED: Demonstrated experience in Electric Traction.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have demonstrated experience with electrical systems in both maintenance and construction. Experience and knowledge of labor agreements. Effective knowledge of OSHA and FRA safety regulations, policies and programs; injury prevention programs; and personal protective safety equipment. Experience with Microsoft Office. Strong organization, administrative, and planning skills.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must have demonstrated experience communicating verbally and in writing both within and outside the company. Ability to work effectively with multiple team members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 10 indirect

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 50%

COMMENTS: Travel required on the NEC between Washington and New York to manufacturer sites.

CURRENT AMTRAK EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE A JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

Hiring Range: $68,000.00 - $86,000.00
Annually
Last Date to Apply: 11/10/09
Position Type: Permanent
Job Category: Engineering
Years of Experience: 5 - 7
Travel Requirements: 50-100%
Relocation Benefits May Apply: Yes
Classification Agreement: No
Referral Bonus: 1500 pts









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