ITC Technician

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time ITC Technician in Seattle that we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your recruitment expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Scott Schaper ( Project Testing and Commissioning Manager), and work alongside exceptional, enthusiastic and collaborative teammates.

You'll be creating great value as will be a integral part of testing updates to an Automated People Mover fleet.  You will be able to impact the safety and quality of the transportation journey of the public.

You’ll specifically take care of testing of all updates to the fleet, including CCTV, radio, and many other safety critical systems.

We’ll look to you for:

• Assist test Engineer/Manager in performing and executing site testing activities.
• Ensure all hardware and software performs according to the relevant test specification. Understand test specifications, drawings, basic schematics, and wiring diagrams. Perform a variety of electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical inspections/tests for checking the product characteristics. Assist the Test Engineer in troubleshooting and fault-finding board cards replacement, connectors replacement, wiring testing and crimping, etc.
• Record detected faults and report any defects or deviations from the specification. Utilize experience, select the best means to inspect and test in the most efficient manner. Record inspection/test results and test configuration. Utilize engineering drawings, bill of material and technical specifications.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Technical bachelor's degree in electronics or electricity, or equivalent experience in a function in the industrial environment.  Equivalent experience of 8 years in an engineering or technician position may substitute for degree with documented post high school training or supervisor experience. 
• 2 years of experience in the design, installation, or test and commissioning of train signal and/or communication systems. Desirable: Previous T&C or Maintenance experience for Railway Signaling is an asset. 
• Experience in preparing and executing testing activities in the field.
• Ability to ensure defects identification (open nonconformities) and correction (trouble shooting).
• Able to work at physical work location is SeaTac Airport.

• Flexibility and mobility, available for short or long mission in different locations and countries  

• Available to work at night, during weekends and on public holidays 

• Rigorous & team player 

• Resilience, with an analytic way of thinking in order to solve complex system failures 

• Customer satisfaction and results orientated 

• Able to communicate in an open and clear manner with various stakeholders 

• Ability to use new technologies and tools 

• Driving license. 
• Able to lift 40 pounds without assistance and walk quickly on uneven surfaces in full personal protection equipment (PPE).

Specific Objectives for SeaTac Airport project

• Able to work at SeaTac Airport jobsite and pass background checks.
• Experience in some portion of the following:  Cameras, CBTC (communication based train control), closed circuit TV, cybersecurity, emergency telephone (Talkaphone), Ethernet network (fiber and copper cabling), electrical installation (NEC) inspection, equipment cabinets, MS office, network monitoring system (NMS), network firewalls, public address, onboard equipment, programmable logic controller (PLC), radio (train to wayside communications), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), speakers, servers, telephone (hard wired analog or PoE), train or vehicle electrical installation, video security software (Genetec), MS windows, or workstations (windows or Linux based).
• Experience with some portion of the following tools:  Cable strippers, cable crimpers, fiber splicer, wire cutters, cable tester, hand tools (screw driver, wrench, etc.),laptop, multimeter, OTDR, python, oscilloscope meter, or spectrum analyzer.

• Able to communicate in proper English in an open and clear manner.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with new security standards for rail signaling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilize our collaborative working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards ITC Engineer.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension). 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Base Salary Range:$57,500 to $106,900.
• Paid vacation, personal days, holiday pay and sick time.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k plan.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Short term incentive plan.

Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.