Engineering Technician (TSSSA) ERM
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Location: Nigel, ZA
Company: Alstom
Req ID:529877
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.
Alstom Ubunye (Pty) Ltd is looking for an Engineering Technician for our TSSSA project based in Ermelo.
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
HIERARCHICAL MANAGER
Depot Manager
NETWORK & LINKS
INTERNAL:
- Customer Site PI team
- PI Support team
- Reliability Availability Maintainability Safety (RAMS) team
- Project Engineering team
- Installation and Test & Commissioning team (if applicable)
- Internal Supplier représentatives (Components/ Participating Units)
- Maintenance/Service team (if Alstom)
- Global System representatives (if applicable)
EXTERNAL
- Customer site team
- Customer maintenance team (if not Alstom)
- External Supplier representative
Interfaces: The successful candidates will be responsible for the following:
THE PURPOSE OF THE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN ROLE IS TO:
- Troubleshooting of Alstom products at customer site in order to ensure their availability.
- Provide technical expertise to subcontractors, warranty support team, project team members and less experienced personnel.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Carry out Troubleshooting during PI period as well as Pre-warranty & Commissioning (and Validation & Certification if applicable), including investigation and repair
- Carry out Fleet check activities
- Reports & register any deviation (failure/event) in Failure Management data base including configuration data
- Support operation helpdesk
- Apply & enforce Alstom & customer EHS & security rules and relevant PI processes on customer site
- Execute test & trouble shouting procedures to evaluate system performance and performs failure analysis on parts to be returned for repair
- Support Implementation Field Modifications (FM operator), if required
- Support specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal/external Suppliers
- Recommends preventative and corrective actions
- Instructs and directs operators in field modification and repairs if needed
- Advises PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements
- Ensure good information flow about interventions & operations within Troubleshooting to support shift transition, if needed
- Lead Troubleshooter team, if needed
- Conducts peer reviews of PI activities and provide technical leadership if requested
- Contribute to Return of Experience
- Performance measurements:
- Achievement of contractual availability (milestone) targets
- 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)
- Completeness and Quality of failure/event diagnosis/data recorded in Defect Management data base
- Availability of configuration update data
- Audit results (internal and external)
- Customer satisfaction of technical expertise
- Compliance with EHS rules and work-related processes
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- BTech Engineer (Electrical / Electromechanical)
- 3- 5 years in a electrical/electronic/pneumatic testing environment
- Environment, Health and Safety knowledge/exposure
- Hands on Test & Commissioning, fault finding & repair experience
- Working experience in Mechanical and Electrical Fault-finding
- Experience in analytical fault reporting and report writing
- Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics
- Experience in Industrial activities related to Electrical, Control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways or factory automation
- Railway industry knowledge will be an advantage
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
- Agile mindset
- Inclusive mindset
- Responsible mindset
- Sound MS Office skills
- Good knowledge in IT tools and smart devices
- Fluent in English Verbal and Written
- Team Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
- Self-Motivation
- Result driven
- Customer orientated
- Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in environment
- Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment
- Understanding of computer System Diagnostic
- Solid Electrical / Mechanical background and understanding of engineering principles
- Knowledge of maintenance engineering principles
- Willing to work shifts and standby as and when required (possible weekend work)
- Must be capable of working independently
- Ability to travel nationally if required
- Valid Driver’s License
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.
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