Lead Field Service Specialist

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The Lead Field Services Specialist is responsible for providing field service, product technical support, fleet performance monitoring and commissioning of Mining Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) electric drive systems for the region. This includes the day-to-day management, prioritization and escalation of issues, and customer requests for the region. Key to success in the role is the establishment of a customer service excellence culture in the region and to position themselves as an indispensable resource to the customer & end user of the Wabtec OHV electric drive systems.

The role is accountable for managing the commissioning of the mining electric drive systems, as well as the escalation of product quality and warranty issues arising in the region. This is done while adhering to a zero-harm culture and ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently and in compliance with company policies, processes, and procedures.

The mining field services team is distributed across multiple countries and regions and the Lead Field Services Specialist will work collaboratively with peers in other regions. Due to the nature of the position, the successful candidate must be willing to travel domestically to facilitate commissioning of new systems and to cover team gaps as is needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Embraces, displays, and advocates a zero-harm safety culture in all work undertaken within Wabtec, at customer service shops and mine sites.

• Ensures Customer Service excellence and conducts fieldwork in compliance with all applicable local, government, company and mine regulations and employee safety practices.

• Responsible for overall truck commissioning for the region.

• Supports troubleshooting efforts on site & remotely for Wabtec drive systems.

• Acts as the service support point of contact for distributor(s) and/or mines operating Wabtec drive systems in the defined region Reports & escalates product quality, and warranty claims for the region.

• Attends and actively participates in internal & external daily, weekly, and monthly meetings with customers, peers, and management.

• Prepares and submits reports, presentations, and other documents as required.

• Supports OEM & distributor activity in the region (sales, troubleshooting, joint customer meetings) Supports field test activities in region for new product development.

• Provides product performance & potential sales opportunities to headquarters support team.

• Monitors and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments.

• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time, for durations of 2 to 3 weeks.

• Educates customers on troubleshooting, manuals, parts books & upgrades.

Qualifications and Skills

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent and a current valid New South Wales Electrical License.

• 5 years' post trade experience in a service position, preferably in the mining industry or in rail, marine, defense or automotive.

• Knowledge and experience of Electric Drive/Traction Systems used in surface mining applications or rail well regarded.

• Experience with mining equipment design and validation Experience with multi-location teams involved in design and validation activities.

• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.

• Full C class driver's license.

• Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Computer software and hardware proficiency

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Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

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