Engineering Technician (TSSSA) ERM

Alstom

Location
Gauteng
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** The role of Engineering Technician (TSSSA) ERM at Alstom is focused on the troubleshooting of Alstom products at customer sites to ensure their availability. This position also involves providing technical expertise to subcontractors, the warranty support team, project team members, and less experienced personnel. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Carrying out troubleshooting during the PI period, as well as Pre-warranty & Commissioning and Validation & Certification if applicable, including investigation and repair. * Carrying out Fleet check activities. * Reporting and registering any deviation failure/event in the Failure Management data base, including configuration data. * Supporting the operation helpdesk. * Applying and enforcing Alstom & customer EHS & security rules and relevant PI processes on customer sites. * Executing test & troubleshooting procedures to evaluate system performance and performing failure analysis on parts to be returned for repair. * Supporting the implementation of Field Modifications (FM operator), if required. * Supporting specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal/external Suppliers. * Recommending preventative and corrective actions. * Instructing and directing operators in field modification and repairs if needed. * Advising PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements. * Ensuring good information flow about interventions & operations within Troubleshooting to support shift transition, if needed. * Leading a Troubleshooter team, if needed. * Conducting peer reviews of PI activities and providing technical leadership if requested. * Contributing to Return of Experience. **Requirements (from the original advert)** The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements: * BTech Engineer Electrical / Electromechanical. * 3-5 years in an 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. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will have the following competencies and attributes: * 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. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/engineering-technician-tsssa-erm-alstom Source: myjobmag

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    Job description

    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

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