Field Service Technician

Wabtec Corporation

. Troubleshoot and perform customer training on new and existing machines .

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 mechanical expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial and mobile heavy equipment, with a strong focus on customer training and relationship building. Proficient in interpreting technical documents and schematics, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving in diverse environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Heavy Equipment Mechanic ExperiencePLC TroubleshootingPneumatic Systems KnowledgeHydraulic Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingRepairing EquipmentMechanical AptitudeReading SchematicsInterpreting Technical ProceduresSolving Practical ProblemsWriting ReportsCustomer TrainingDemonstrating EquipmentContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Building Customer RelationshipsEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingWorking IndependentlyAdapting to Diverse Personalities

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid Driver's LicenseValid Passport

Industry Keywords

CanBus SystemsPneumatic SystemsHydraulic SystemsElectrical SystemsField ReportsCustomer LocationsMachine StartupEquipment MaintenanceTechnical ProceduresBusiness Correspondence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Troubleshoot and perform customer training on new and existing machines
Put new machines into service, including testing and demonstrating new equipment at customer sites
Repair existing equipment at customer sites
Perform service, maintenance, and repairs to restore equipment to proper operation
Travel 70–80% to Canadian and foreign customer locations for machine startup, 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
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
Associates Degree a plus
PLC and/or CanBus systems troubleshooting training strongly preferred
General mechanical experience
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 instructions
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in different situations
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 effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to work with diverse personalities and build strong customer relationships
Must have a valid driver's license
Valid passport required
French speaking preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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