Lead Field Service and Technical Advising Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Lead Field Service and Technical Advising Specialist

• GE Transportation
• Experienced
• Posted 10/8/2018 12:57:07 PM
• 3186811
• Job Function: Services
• Business Segment: Transportation Global Services Organization

Location(s): United States; Illinois; Chicago

Role Summary:

The Lead Technical Advisor will be responsible to develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. In this role, you will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope, have the understanding and experience to execute business objectives, and have the ability to effect short term and some long-term business goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

In addition you will:

• Provide technical expertise to railroad employees and management as well as GE employees, including troubleshooting, material handling, tooling, safety procedures, and contract requirement clarification
• Provide training / mentorship to customer and GE employees
• Coordinate and provide instruction on key programs and procedures
• Provide clear communication to customer employees, customer management and GE management on work to be performed, equipment status, productivity, and process improvements, and liaison with other departments as necessary
• Work with customer employees and management to promote, maintain, and drive continuous improvement in safe work practices while monitoring productivity, quality assurance, and adherence to contract requirements
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, OSHA work practices, and industry / site specific work rules
• Make risk assessments balancing customer requests with GE requirements
• Establish production plan for labor, material, and logistics
• Work with various software systems to manage material, labor plans, and other systemic requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors' Degree in a Technical discipline from an accredited College or University (or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Operations or Military experience, OR Associate's Degree in Technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years professional work

experience)

• Minimum of 3 years of Operations or Engineering experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work various shifts on various days as required
• Ability to work in a shop environment

Desired Characteristics:

• Proficiency in MS office applications

About Us:

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE's mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Locations: United States; Illinois; Chicago

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.