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Wabtec Corporation Wabtec Field Services Intern Program - Locomotive Maintenance and Materials Management (Fall 2024) in Havre, Montana
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Wabtec Field Services Intern Program - Locomotive Maintenance and Materials Management (Fall 2024)
Internship Start Date: 9/16/2024
Internship End Date: 12/6/2024
Internship Locations: Havre, MT
Who will you be working with?
As an intern with our Field Services team, you will see firsthand what it’s like to be a subject matter expert helping our customers maintain their fleet of GE/Wabtec locomotives. You will be working right alongside Wabtec’s Technical and Materials Advisors and directly with our customer’s mechanical employees. This position is located in an active locomotive service facility onsite with one of our customers, the largest railroad operators in North America.
How will you make a difference?
Our customers rely on our technical knowledge and expertise, along with our material management capabilities. You will spend your internship learning about the technical nature of our locomotives and understanding how we manage our supply chains to ensure repair parts are always available when needed to keep locomotives operating at peak performance.
What do we want to know about you?
Must be a full-time student (preferably rising Juniors and rising Seniors) enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance
Willingness and ability to work various shifts in a shop environment
A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal
What will your typical day look like?
Assist TA’s with coordinating and providing instruction on key programs and procedures related to locomotive maintenance/modifications
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to create repair opportunities in the shop and to gain access to craftsman labor force
Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop
Begin completing the various Wabtec Level 1 Locomotive Online Training courses
Begin completing Level 1 TA OJT tasks
Learn to navigate Wabtec eServices, catalogs, schematics, and other various resources
Gain understanding of emission standards and emission critical components
Completing various short-term projects given by Shop manager
All other duties as required
What about the physical demands of the job?
Standing for long periods of time
Walking throughout the day
Walking up and down stairs
Climbing on/off of locomotives
Wearing all required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection) throughout the day
Speaking and hearing
Typing and operating a computer
Willingness and ability to work various shifts in a shop environment (in reasonable alignment with class schedule)
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.