Date: 17 Oct 2024
Location: Durban, NL, ZA
Company: Alstom
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Job Title: PI T&C Engineering Technician - Durban temporary contract.
HAF nr: 470872
At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives for freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.
Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a PI T&C Engineering Technician for our Traxx Africa project based in Durban. THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE: Understand in detail the Acceptance Criteria as per the contractual requirements for the Project/Product.Ensure that contractor performs the required testing and commissioning as per the applicable SOP to meet the acceptance criteria and support locomotive handover.Support Manufacturing, when required, to carry out the systematic Hand Over to testing.Ensure and check that all Serial Test Procedures are completed and verification of test reports.Ensure that the documentation follows through to completion in terms of Car History Book updates/uploads.Participate in related meetings and engagements to ensure handover of locomotive as per MPS.Manage the repair of failures as soon as they appear through the contractor and ensure timely completion as required.Trace with precision and rigor each failure using the appropriate tools in a safe manner.In case where faults cannot be resolved by yourself, ensure timely escalation to the Test Manager to reduce downtime as much as possible.Always seek to improve the way of working within the required boundaries and propose improvements of the processes.Ensure Interface and perfect working relationship with other Test Engineering Technicians, Industrial Quality, Methods, customer teams, and any other stakeholders involved in the process.Report any non-up-to-date / non-compliant testing tools to the manager.Ensure that you are aware of the team and individual KPI's and associated performance against the respective KPI's to ensure that the team meets the testing schedule.When and if required, support with physical installations of components in the testing station.Report EHS Deviations, Near-misses and Accidents.Monitor and report testing performance.Ensure that all required reporting happens on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis.Compliance to EHS rules and regulations at all times.Support with recurring fault investigations and develop solutions to address the problem.Use the available Locomotive system software diagnostic tools to assist with fault finding.Devises test procedures to evaluate system performance on locomotive systems and components through failure analysis.Participate and lead special projects for improvement of components and improvements on the locomotive.Support the service sites when necessary.Ensure collaboration with team members to reach collective and individual objectives.Ensure workable relationship building and maintenance with the contractor in relation to the testing and commissioning.Always act ethically and ensure compliance at all times.Performance measurements: CONQ (Cost of Non Quality) (internal & external to testing)EHS (Environment, Health, Safety): Zero Fatality and Severe InjuriesProductivityLead TimeCustomer acceptance before commissioningThe preferred candidate will meet the following requirements: Educational Requirement: Mandatory: B.Tech Engineer (Electrical / Electromechanical)Experience: Mandatory: Minimum 5 years working experience (at this level) in an electrical/electronic/pneumatic testing environment.Rolling Stock (Locomotive / train) experience will be an advantage.Railway safety & RAMS experience.Environment, Health and Safety knowledge/exposure.Hands-on Test & Commissioning, fault finding & repair experience.Proven track record of Data analytics experience.Valid driver's license.Experience in Industrial activities related to Electrical, Control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways, or factory automation.Be familiar with high-risk activities in association with Electrical work and EHS requirements.Multidisciplinary Concepts in Railway Engineering.Rolling Stock experience will be an advantage.Advanced knowledge in IT Tool and smart devices.System Diagnostics experience will be an advantage.The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and other functions (engineering, manufacturing, industrial, quality, …).Problem-solving and efficient decision-making ability.Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment.Literate with MS Office suite.Understanding of computer System Diagnostic skills.Reading of drawings and schematics.Sound Mechanical and Electrical Fault-finding skills.Solid Electrical / Mechanical background and understanding of engineering principles.Accurate and analytical fault reporting and report writing.Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Quality principles.Knowledge of maintenance engineering principles.Maximo knowledge will be an advantage.Willing to travel between sites if required.Competent in using Test, Faultfinding, and repair tools and equipment.Good interpersonal and communication skills.Willing to work shifts and standby as required.Ability to see in color.Good team player and able to work in a team.Valid Driver's License.Must be capable of working independently.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company's Employment Equity Plan.
You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. 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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