NRG Energy
Union Machinist (Diesel Engine Mechanic) (Chicago, IL 2025)
Inspect, service, repair and maintain diesel locomotives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform daily and periodic inspections, servicing, and maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives, including but not limited to performing scheduled and preventative maintenance as determined by company policy and federal regulation.
- Fueling, checking, and changing oil and liquid levels; changing filters for engine air, air compressor, fuel, and lube oil.
- Replacing and maintaining engine components, traction motors, generators, air compressors, wheels, and truck components.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose diesel engine malfunctions and make required repairs.
- Performs disassembly, repair, replacement, rebuild, re-assembly, installation, adjustment, alignment, and lubrication activities on mechanical equipment.
Job Requirements
- Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
- Wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
- Complete annual training and pass safety rules examination
- May require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
- Must pass all required assessments
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug screen
- This position is governed by a union agreement and membership is required
Skills and Abilities
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Communication skills.
- Decision Making.
- Problem solving and troubleshooting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license.
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Preferred Qualifications:
- One-year mechanical experience
- One year experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics
- Two years diesel mechanic experience
- Completion of a mechanical vocational or trade school program
- Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply. Military roles that often transition well to this position (but not limited to): 2T331, MR, MK, 2161, 91H, 44E are encouraged to apply.
Training
Travel for paid training to McDonough, GA. Locomotive Diesel Engine Mechanics will complete 1 week of Mechanical Safety Orientation and 6 weeks of craft specific training. Norfolk Southern will reimburse travel and pay for lodging as required per union agreement.
Work Conditions
Working hours will include shift work over all 3 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are assigned/awarded by seniority. The work environment is a shop and outdoor work.