Field Service Technician

Wabtec Corporation

. Troubleshoot machines and perform service, maintenance, and repairs to restore equipment to proper operation .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,500 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, with strong troubleshooting skills for industrial and mobile heavy equipment. Capable of providing customer training and support while effectively communicating technical information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Equipment TroubleshootingPneumatic Systems KnowledgeHydraulic Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgePLC Troubleshooting Training

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingMechanical AptitudeReading SchematicsInterpreting Technical ProceduresWriting ReportsCustomer TrainingEquipment MaintenanceRepairing EquipmentDemonstrating EquipmentContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Building RapportEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingIndependent WorkCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseValid Passport

Industry Keywords

Heavy Equipment MechanicRailroad ExperienceField ReportsTravel RequirementsCustomer Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Troubleshoot machines and perform service, maintenance, and repairs to restore equipment to proper operation
Put new machines into service, including testing and demonstrating equipment at customer sites
Repair existing equipment at customer sites
Perform machine start-up, troubleshooting, repair, and customer training
Recommend repair parts and product improvements to customers
Advise and train customers on proper maintenance and operation of Nordco equipment
Prepare weekly travel expense records and field reports
Work with engineering and/or production to solve problems with new machines
Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment and processes
Travel 80+% to Canadian and foreign customers’ locations
Work independently and build effective rapport with customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic
Extensive knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Ability to read schematics
Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to interpret written, oral, or diagram-form instructions
Ability to read and interpret business documents, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and professional journals
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers, and the public
Valid driver's license
Valid passport
French speaking preferred
PLC and/or CanBus systems troubleshooting training strongly preferred
Previous railroad experience a plus
Ability to travel 70–80% to foreign and domestic locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Annual bonus, if eligible
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities