Rolling Stock Preventive Maintenance Technician 1

Req ID:503019 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and safety of trains through regular maintenance and prompt fault resolution. This role involves both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, requiring a strong technical background and adherence to safety standards.
• Responsible to service, maintain, perform warranty repairs rolling stock at customer site in order to ensure their availability.
• As part of the maintenance team, they will ensure Alstom trains are serviced and maintained in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities:

• Maintenance
  • Work as directed by and in co-operation with the Team Leaders and Maintenance Management Team in order to:-
    • Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance activities and address any arising issues to maintain train reliability.
    • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Identify and analyze faults, supporting the development of corrective actions to resolve technical problems efficiently.
    • Testing and Verification: Conduct tests and verifications to ensure that maintenance and repairs meet quality and safety standards.
    • Resource Coordination: Coordinate the availability of tools, special equipment, and spare parts necessary for maintenance tasks.
    • Adhere to and work within Quality Systems to the current applicable standards.
    • Work as part of a team, complete or assist in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time to specification.
    • Understand and follow work instructions maintenance procedures, Standard Operating Sheets and Task Sequencing.
    • Apply Special Processes.
    • Carry out Fleet check activities
    • Ensure good information flow about interventions & operations within Troubleshooting to support shift transition, if needed
    • Recommends preventative and corrective actions
    • Contribute to Return of Experience
    • Support operation helpdesk
    • Use work related IT Systems as required to record progress of operations and status of issues.
• Reporting
  • Accurately report status of operations, complete Work Checklists and Work Orders with the required level of detail including completion time.
  • Report any deformities found during maintenance and accurately complete maintenance checklists, registering any configuration changes.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Make suggestions and recommendations for productivity improvements working with the team leaders and maintenance Team.
  • Maintain 5S good housekeeping of all related work areas in accordance with set standards.
• Training/Agility
  • Be capable of accepting training in other skills and carry out duties, e.g. forklift, road vehicle driving (if certified), attend call-outs and breakdowns if required.
  • Be capable of being re-trained in other activities/skills as required by the Maintenance Management Team in order to support the Operations as required.
• EHS
  • Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices compliant with local standards.
  • Comply with all EHS protection and AZDP measures.

Performance measurements:

• Completion of maintenance tasks according to schedule with the required quality
• Achievement of contractual availability (milestone) targets
• Accurate reporting of Operations Progress, spent time
• Characterization of K1S/K2/K3 issues on time (considering K1S – safety relevant issue, K2 – issue causing major passenger service disruption, K3 – issue having impact on service availability and product reliability)
• Availability of configuration update data
• Audit results (internal and external)
• Customer satisfaction of technical expertise
• Compliance with EHS rules and work-related processes

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Diploma in electrical or mechanical maintenance.
• Minimum IT knowledge
• Internal EHS training
• Railway and Rolling Stock knowledge
• Good knowledge of English language (read, written, spoken)

Desirable:

• Dual skilled (mechanical and electrical)

Experience

Mandatory:

• Experience of working to procedures, work instructions and vehicle maintenance instructions
• Pneumatic and electrical schematic diagrams understanding
• Knowledge, and practical experience of train maintenance
• Experience of mentoring and instructing other team members 
• Technical skills in fault finding, reading schematic diagrams, work to technical instructions
• EHS knowledge and exposure
• Product knowledge

Desirable:

• At least 5 years in the railway industry, with specific experience in rolling stock maintenance considered a plus.
• Engineering knowledge

Competencies & Skills

• Available to work at night, during weekends and on public holidays
• Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to read technical drawings, and a solid understanding of maintenance principles.
• Adapt to new work conditions and new tools
• Resilience, with an analytic way of thinking in order to solve subsystem failures
• Customer satisfaction and results orientated
• Able to communicate in an open and clear manner to the T&C and Maintenance teams
• Ability to use new technologies and tools is an asset
• Able to prepare and carry out his work alone
• Able to work in cooperation with different stakeholders

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.