Maintenance Technician

Req ID: 458178

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.

The Maintenance Operator is responsible to service, maintain, perform warranty repairs and overhaul rolling stock and Infrastructure equipment. As part of the maintenance team, you will ensure the equipment is serviced and maintained in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.

Organizational Reporting

- Direct report line to Production Team Leader or Production Manager depending on scope.

Main Responsibilities:

• Disassemble and clean incoming broken components.
• Evaluate cause of failure, recommend remedy for repair and document results.
• Assemble new product or repair broken unit.
• Test unit to meet requirements and specifications.
• Rework units if necessary.
• Paint Components.
• Data entry of consumed material and labor.
• Provides documentation for both incoming outgoing material.
• Observes all safety rules and practices.
• Performs cycle counts or Physical Inventory when required.
• Performs special projects upon request.
• Maintains Good Housekeeping skills.
• Performs any other duties as directed by Supervisor.
• Work as directed by and in co-operation with the Team Leaders and Production Management Team in order to:-
• 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, Standard Operating Sheets and Task Sequencing.
• Apply Special Processes.
• Support secondary level fault finding as and when required.
• Use work related IT Systems as required including MMIS/SES to record progress of operations and status of issues.

• Accurately report status of operations, complete Work Checklists and Work Orders with the required level of detail including completion time.

• Make suggestions and recommendations for productivity improvements working with the team leaders and Industrial Team.
• Maintain 5S good housekeeping of all related work areas in accordance with set standards.

• 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 Production Management Team in order to support the Operations as required.

• 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.

• Completion of maintenance tasks according to schedule with the required quality
• Accurate reporting of Operations Progress, spent time

Educational Requirements

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualifications (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds) or recognised equivalent
• Dual skilled (mechanical and electrical)

Desired Knowledge / Experience

• Experience working to procedures, work instructions and vehicle maintenance instructions
• 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 
• Two (2) years knowledge of manufacturing assembly or mechanical experience
• Good Math skills
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Lifting operations
• Use of painting equipment
• Wood working. Metal fabrication
• Complete understanding of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and measuring tapes

Behavioral Competencies

• Team Player.  Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Problem resolution skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work under own initiative
• IT literate

Physical Requirements: 

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 

Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 50 pounds across office for various needs.

The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer.

The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer and tools etc.,

Other requirements not listed may apply

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.