Senior Electronic Technician
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Senior Electronics Technician Job in Alpine, TX
Senior Electronic Technicians are responsible for repair, maintenance and installation of VHF, UHF, and licensed microwave radio transmission systems. These systems support voice and data connectivity across Union Pacific Network, along with other IP-based technologies, to provide real-time data collection. At Union Pacific we are powered by our people, will you join our team?
Use a variety of test equipment Read prints, schematics and technical manuals, have basic understanding of AC & DC theory, Ohms Law, DC and AC charging and rectifying systems Troubleshoot failures, and restore service for variety of RF transceivers Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle controversy Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Perform other duties as assigned
Computer literate and have basic keyboarding skills Must have the following: 1) formal training equivalent to an associate's degree or higher in the electronic engineering or electronic technologies field or a related technical field such as industrial electronics or communication/radio electronics OR 2) 2+ years experience installing and troubleshooting electronics systems, RF systems, cellular radios systems, radar and other communications systems or industrial electronics Able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions Valid driver's license Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s) Candidates for this position must pass a pre-employment test in English before being allowed to interview. The number of candidates who pass the test and are granted an interview is based upon hiring needs. Click here to see a sample of the Engineering & Telecom Test.
Experience using watt meters and RF service monitors Experience installing and testing RF surge protection and grounding kits on coaxial cables Experience using antenna and transmission line analyzers Experience using power and loss meters and OTDRs Experience terminating RF connectors on quarter inch or larger coax or waveguide cables Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience) Experience using spectrum analyzers
Senior Electronic Technicians are responsible for repair, maintenance and installation of VHF, UHF, and licensed microwave radio transmission systems. These systems support voice and data connectivity across Union Pacific Network, along with other IP-based technologies, to provide real-time data collection. At Union Pacific we are powered by our people, will you join our team?
On a post-offer basis, Union Pacific and or its subsidiaries will conduct an investigation into newly hired or transferred employees regarding their past employment, state and federal criminal history, military history, driving history, education, professional license or certification verification if job-related, Social Security number, prior drug history, and other job-related information. Individuals must pass a background investigation for employment. Please click here to review Union Pacific's policy regarding background investigations.
Employment with Union Pacific is contingent upon the successful completion of a health examination for newly hired or transferred employees which may include a drug screen, a color vision exam, and a fitness-for-duty assessment to ensure that candidates can safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. In addition, the company conducts for-cause, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing of its employees.