Locomotive Maintenance Materials / Technical Advisor

Job overview

The Locomotive Maintenance Materials / Technical Advisor role is onsite in Minneapolis, MN, working in customer locomotive diesel repair shops. Compensation is $62,100–$85,300 annually. The role is part of Wabtec Field Services Americas and supports BNSF’s locomotive fleet. The advisor combines materials management with technical guidance to help maintain locomotive availability and repair operations. The role coordinates inventory and orders, advises railroad employees on maintenance and troubleshooting, and supports safe, productive work and process improvement.

What you'll do

• Order and monitor materials across sites
• track constrained and critical inventory
• coordinate with supply chain on urgent needs
• process customer sales orders and resolve system errors
• investigate material discrepancies and availability issues
• coordinate with logistics teams and third-party shops
• communicate with suppliers
• provide technical guidance on troubleshooting, materials, tooling, safety, productivity, and contract requirements
• instruct and mentor teams on maintenance programs
• support continuous improvement, quality, safety, and production planning
• use software systems for material and labor plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

minneapolis mn

wabtec

full-time

$62,100–$85,300/yr

field services americas

locomotive maintenance

materials management

technical guidance

railroad operations

12-hour shifts

24/7 coverage

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
• annual bonus may be available if eligible.

Why this role

Supports 24/7 schedule coverage, with shifts normally 12 hours; flexible scheduling across days and shifts, including overnight work, may be required. Wabtec Level 1 Technical Training must be completed within the prescribed period.

About the employer

Wabtec is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Rail Transportation. Sector: 48.