PI T&C Manager (Project Testing and Commissioning Manager) at Alstom

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To monitor and ensure compliance of the subcontractor with T&C Work Package commitments and EHS requirements for the given project

PERFORMANCE MEASURE

• No fatality nor severe accident related to project’s activities during test and commissioning processes
• To monitor and guarantee T&C Work Package completion within the required specified test boundaries as per the test and commissioning SOPs
• Ensure PI team members resolve T&C affecting failures safely and timeously, using the correct tools, to minimize downtime
• Ensure that a maximum of 2 faults are detected during dynamic commissioning phase (ideally zero)
• Always ensure good working relationship between PI teams members and TE testing staff

Responsibilities

• Managing/supervising PI team members as well as supervision of TE testing staff during fault finding when required.
• To lead fault finding activities when PI and TE testing staff are unable to resolve issues in testing.
• To raise T&C related faults with the appropriate engineering
• To train new technicians and engineers on the T&C process.

Responsible for :

•  Validation of the locomotive testing process by reviewing completed SOPs against specifications, - Supervision of TE test staff and Alstom test staff during Serial testing
•  To encourage and roll out projects to improve locomotive systems and component reliability and quality to all stakeholders
•  To ensure Maximo work orders are raised for material changeouts
•  To manage PI containment stock used during T&C activities - To ensure QG6 is carried out by TE and/or Alstom testing staff to certify that locomotives are accepted in testing at the highest quality

To pronounce T&C “Go/No Go” decision, within the specified SOP framework with Alstom and TE stakeholders: -at milestone “Hand-Over from manufacturing to testing” -at milestone vehicle ex-works release preparation phase

• To create and update T&C documentation (tests programs, tests description, acceptance criteria, jigs and special tools, records, associated workload and workstation organisation (TAKT) based on contractual and design technical requirements.
• To comply with project’s T&C commitments, acting as Work Package Owner, in compliance with the locomotive production process.
• Efficient and transparent interface with the Warranty Implementation teams working in customer’s depots.
• Ensures EHS is fully considered in project T&C scope.
•  Reports Deviations, Near-misses and Accidents.
• To capture and report non conformities and ensuring they are properly managed and closed, liaising with engineering, validation, RAMS, manufacturing and site Quality.

People Management:

• Manage a team of people in terms of the full scope of Human Resource applications (i.e. Jobs & Skills, Training & Qualification, Workforce, Staffing & organization)
• Manage the end to end People Management and People Review cycle for the area of responsibility
• Manage all employee relations and labour relations matter in relations to the area of responsibility
• Ensure that the team complies to all policies and procedure
• Deploy and comply with all applicable policies and procedures in terms of people management
• Responsible for employee relations at site level

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Minimum B.Eng/B.Sc (Electrical/Mechanical) Engineering

Desirable:

• M.Eng/M.Sc (Electrical/Mechanical) Engineering

Experience

Mandatory:

• Minimum 10 years experience in the related field and industry
• Rolling stock maintenance or Rolling stock test and commissioning experience is a must
• Electrical and electronic systems advance knowledge
• Pneumatic and mechanical systems advance knowledge
• Rolling stock application software experience
• Maximo competency / GSI Knowledge
• Railway HSE rules working knowledge

Desirable:

• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Power BI
• Python programming (web automation)
• Microprocessor product development

Competencies & Skills

• Ability to have a good communication with other colleagues and other functions (engineering, manufacturing, industrial, quality, …)
• Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in environment
• Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to use 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
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to work shifts and standby as and when required (possible weekend work)
• Ability to see in color
• Valid Driver’s License
• Good team player and be able to work in a team
• Must be capable of working independently