Field Engineer CRRC (Richards Bay) at Alstom

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Provides field engineering leadership, assist and support to project & warranty team for investigation, troubleshooting and resolution of technical/quality issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Effective performance of Troubleshooting, repairs, Field modifications and testing activities

• Support any technical activity on Alstom products during warranty period as well as commissioning, warranty (and validation & certification phase if applicable)
• Diagnoses cause of malfunction/failure of operational equipment and recommends preventative and corrective actions
• Define troubleshooting methodology
• Provides technical guidance and supports technicians in troubleshooting and repairs
• Provides feedback on technical documentation deficiencies.
• Advises Warranty management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements
• Drive Kx (8D) issues with Quality and internal & external Suppliers as support of PrPIM
• Ensure completeness and quality of input to Failure Management data base for RAMS exploitation
• Drive Reliability Growth through failure/event investigation and reliability forecast implementation (with RAMS support).
• Drive and support containment to avoid reoccurrence of failures
• Supports as-maintained Alstom product configuration control and relevant documentation management
• Support technical reviews with internal and external Suppliers, partners, customers, authorities
• Ensure & facilitate information flow within the warranty customer site, warranty functions and project teams. Provides status and transparence on warranty activities, key technical issues, to PrPIM.
• Apply EHS requirements on site with the support of EHS team representatives
• Drive technical Return of Experience/reporting/feedback as support of PrPIM
• Support Obsolescence Management (if applicable)
• Support preparation and implementation of Field Modifications (FM)

Compliance and adherence to Environment, Health, Safety and Quality rules, procedures and policies at all times.

• Ensure that all quality standards are always met
• Follow depot/site procedures and instructions, both from the Company and from the customer
• Ensure that quality standards of components are met
• Implement 8D Practices and PPS Practices as and when required
• Ensure Zero outstanding NCR’s
• Locomotive Configuration – Ensure serialized numbers are logged in MAXIMO / GSI
• I-Forms – Attend to I-Forms; Raise product related Issues; Report Incidents and Complete Actions
• Comply with all safety related training and ensure up to date certifications as required i.e. working at heights
• Report any and all safety concerns as per Company procedure
• Collaborate with EHS and Quality teams to ensure we put safety first and maintain first class quality

Accurate and up to date Reporting and Data management

• Initiate update, and close work orders on GSI
• Ensure that test documentation are filled out and placed in  data file
• Ensure that accurate reporting of work performed are done on GSI.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting after testing activities
• Ensure that routine testing and type testing documents are completed
• Ensure comprehensive and accurate failure reporting are done
• Ensure proper record keeping
• Support the Commissioning Engineer with reporting where required

Model the AIR values of the Company and always act ethically and compliant

• Continually model Alstoms AIR values
• Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
• Make an effort to stay relevant and up-to-date with legislation, new developments, product knowledge, policies and procedures etc
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities as well as demonstrate effective self-management
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others
• Continually share and communicate learnings
• Be proactive in anticipating potential problems and continually monitor progress to ensure small details are not missed
• Comply with Alstoms Ethics and Compliance procedure
• Complete performance management assessment
• Take ownership of own development and comply with any mandatory learnings instructed by the Company
• Always put safety first

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 

• B.Eng / Bsc /Degree (Electrical Engineering)
• Minimum 5 years Rolling Stock (Locomotive / train) experience
• Railway safety & RAMS experience will be advantageous
• Environment, Health and Safety knowledge/exposure
• Hands on Testing / Commissioning, fault finding & repair experience
• Proficient in reading schematics and technical drawings
• Data analytics
• Experience in analytical fault reporting and report writing
• Advance understanding of technical drawings and schematics

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

• Agile mindset
• Inclusive mindset
• Responsible mindset
• Ability to see in colour
• Advanced computer literacy
• Computer System Diagnostic skills
• Reading of drawings and schematics
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound Mechanical and Electrical Fault-finding skills
• Ability to work on both electrical and mechanical equipment
• 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
• Knowledge of maintenance principle
• Willing to travel between sites/nationally if required
• Maximo /GSI / SAP knowledge will be an advantage
• Ability to see in colour
• Willing to work shifts and standby as and when required (possible weekend work)
• Be able to do hands on repairs and use tools
• Valid Driver’s License