Alstom has been present in South Africa for more than a century. During these years the company provided a wide range of products and technologies which helped develop the country’s infrastructure. Alstom provided equipment for 12 of South Africa’s 13 coal-fired power plants and for the only nuclear power plant, but it also played a historical...
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THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Deploy, manage and enforces the application of Alstom & customer EHS + security rules and relevant processes on customer site
- Manage Customer Site team and activities execution, ensure availability of necessary/qualified competencies within the team, planning/coordinating/being technical and administrative support for the employees
- Ensure contribution to Reliability Growth and Return of Experience through proper input of Defect/Failure management system, coordinating and collaborating with relevant interface teams, regular reporting
- Ensure fleet availability according to contractual commitments
- Manage and develop execution of contract, including PI Warranty and TSSSA obligations
- Have daily, weekly and monthly reviews on activity and workload in place
- Ensure execution of PI scope of activities at customer site including Commissioning and Validation support (if required)
- Ensures update of maintained configuration of product in the field on GSI and SES (SAP)
- Supervise and manage material availability on site in conjunction with supply chain
- Manage action plans to ensure agreed objectives are met including cost of non-quality
- Provide REX to the organization trough relevant department
- Manage the relationship with the customer at site level including the maintainer (Transnet Engineering)
- Manage Modification implementation and quality
- Identify/Support Project management & Services for Upsell opportunities versus customer needs
- Manages suitability of tools at the field sites
- Manage team, material availability, technical expertise and management of quality control of maintainer
- Ensure people management in line with all Alstom People process and maintain and improve employee engagement, and relationships
- Manage labour relationship in the event of union involvement on site
- Uphold ethics and compliance
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a BEng, or BSC or B-Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years of technical experience, mechanical or electrical / electronics, Troubleshooting
- Minimum of 5 years experience in similar environment with at least 2 years’ experience managing people
- Traxx 23E Experience will be highly advantageous
- Good knowledge of implementing and managing Quality, Safety and Environmental systems
- Field Experience in railway and locomotive environment
- Project Execution (technical/industrial)
- Installation, Test & Commissioning team experience
- Hands-on fault finding and repair experience
- Team management
- General Railway and safety
- Ability to travel nationally
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
- Agile mindset
- Inclusive mindset
- Responsible mindset
- Fluent in English (Verbal and written)
- Problem Solving skills
- Data analytics (Defect Management system)
Product Knowledge
- Operational effectiveness: understands business goals and objectives and implements an operational plan to deliver results
- Ability to make decisions: sense of urgency sets priorities and reacts immediately when confronted with a problem.
- Resilience: continues to encourage team during times of high pressure or stress, presents a positive attitude and keeps focuses on objectives
- Risk management: calculates and communicates risks, integrates data
- Continuously managing and developing people: Identify and promote the right people in his/her team to the right place, anticipate future skills and experience requirements and develop/hire people to fill these needs.
- Teamwork & Accountability: Delegates, provides encouragement and support to people in accepting responsibility with accountability.
- Communicating with transparency delivers clear messages, listen to others, ensures the right approach depending on the different stakeholders such as customers, team members, colleagues, superiors and suppliers.
- Shaping & Driving change: empowers individuals, values individuals, open discussions effectively, inspires effort
- Panning and Organisation skills and Develops organisational plans
- Motivating & Inspiring: Empowers individuals, values individuals, open discussions effectively, inspires effort
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THE PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 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.
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
- Effective performance of Troubleshooting, repairs, Field modifications and testing activities
- Gather Industrial requirements Engineering has to comply with, during product specification and design. Explain them to Engineering.
- 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 through TCMS data analysis and physical inspections
- Reports & register any deviation (failure/event) in Failure Management data base including configuration data
Support operation helpdesk
- Execute test & troubleshooting procedures to evaluate system performance and performs failure analysis on parts to be returned for repair
- Adhere to all Fleet Maintenance and Product Introduction processes, procedures and relevant SOP’s during the performance of work activity and presence on work sites.
- Support / execute Implementation of Field Modifications and repairs as needed
- Support specific technical investigations by Engineering or internal/external Suppliers to improve reliability, availability and general performance of the 23E locomotive fleet
- Identify and recommends preventative and corrective actions
- Advises PI management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product enhancements
- Ensure good information flow about interventions & operations within Troubleshooting team to support shift transition, if needed
- Lead Troubleshooter team, if needed
- Instructs and directs contractors in facilitating repairs if needed
- Conducts peer reviews of PI activities and provide technical leadership if requested
- Perform fleet check to ensure quality when required
Contribute to Return of Experience
- Compliance and adherence to Environment, Health, Safety and Quality rules, procedures and policies at all times.
- Complete industrial documentation: industrial data sheets, IMFU (Industrial Maturity Follow-Up)
- 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 work through Maximo, update, and close work orders on Maximo /GSI
- Ensure that test documentation are filled out and placed in data file
- Ensure that accurate reporting of work performed are done on MAXIMO / 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.Tech Engineer (Electrical / Electromechanical)
- Minimum 10 years working experience (at this level) 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
- Ability to see in color
- 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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THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER ROLE:
- You are in charge of coordinating Supply Chain activities for your project, from Tender to project end, and representing the Supply Chain function within the Project Core Team.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
During the tender phase: “design Supply Chain network & commit its cost
- Design Supply Chain processes based on Tender team requirement
- Commit on Supply Chain direct cost (direct hours, packaging cost…)
During the project ramp-up: “Secure Ramp up”
- Set up & Synchronize Supply Chain processes vs Industrial requirements
- Responsible to drive key activities to ensure all conditions related to suppliers’ deliveries, logistics flows, stock policy and system management are met while meeting logistics QCD objectives defined during tender phase
- Manage Specific Conditions for Vendors
- Identify Suppliers for which capacity is at risk before Business Award
- Ensure that Business Awards are performed with logistics specifications including TCO approach
- Responsible to pass the gate review related to Supply Chain (DFQ)
During the project life: “Change management” + “Crises management”
- Contribute to P&FM and MPS meeting preparation
- Coordinate Supply Chain activities related to planning changes, suppliers’ changes or technical modifications with significant impact on supplier’s capacity or logistics flows.
- Provide the date of modifications applicability (rank) to avoid excess inventory
- Support Supply Chain organization in case of critical deliveries issues at suppliers
- Manage Material Availability (missing parts), Anticipate material shortage
During the project closure: “Secure closure”
- Coordinate all Supply Chain activities to secure the end of production (Missing Parts) while minimizing costs and obsolete inventories
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
- Graduated from University Degree
- English (negotiation level). Fluent in English
- Local Language
- Master’s in supply chain management - advantageous
- French - advantageous
- Min 5 Years manufacturing experience with strong understanding of special processes
- Experience of work in a supplier/customer relationship or Project or Industrial
- Knowledgeable of ERP material management (master data, purchase orders management…) or ERP architecture understanding (BOM, NCR…) or ability to use ERP – advantageous
Competencies & Skills
- Ability to deal quickly and effectively with a variety of topics
- Ability to summarize and focus on the critical issues
- Effective communication
- Result driven
- Remote and multicultural management
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MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Key accountabilities:
- Make sure Industrial Planning Golden rules & processes are applied.
- Be a key contributor to reach the Industrial Planning KPIs targets
- Contribute to the APSYS (Alstom Performance System) roadmap related actions regarding industrial planning topics
- Make sure that demand management & scheduling (firm & forecast) is done in the Core Planning Tools and/or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
- Apply & make sure Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) rules (Alstom Zero Deviation Plan) are applied when moving in workshops
Team management
- RS : Rolling Stock
- CO : Components
- D&IS : Digital & Integrated System
- for small Non-manufacturing sites : No manager only Industrial planner = look at HRM-JDS-477
- Allocate the necessary resources to Industrial planning
- Manage the team of industrial planners (ALPS, People Management Cycle)
- Ensure the competencies ramp-up of the industrial planners
- Reporting & Communication
- Manage relationship with Project Team (e.g. PrPM, PMM, PrSCL, etc.)
- Ensure that S&OP instance decisions are reflected as input into Single Integrated Operation Planning
Monthly
- Ensure that SIOP instance decisions are reflected into MPS and/or Material Delivery Plan and cascade through the organization with appropriate communication to internal / eternal suppliers
Monthly
- Report the Work in Progress (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) for Hard Inventory (HI) consolidation in time
Monthly
- Report the Manufacturing Throughput and Production Performance KPI (Key Performance Indicators) in time
Monthly
- Ensure that all KPI are calculated according to the standard rules
- Support industrial planning execution
Daily
- Support the Industrial Planner / Master Production Schedulers in their daily activities and follow critical topics in detail with them
Daily
- Ensure that Industrial Planner / Master Production Schedulers follow the production progress properly
Daily
- Give visibility on industrial planning situation of the site (to Supply Chain or Industrial Director), alert when important delays impacting site’s OTD (On Time Delivery) are identified and propose solutions
Weekly to Monthly
- Guarantee that the data inside the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) / Core Planning Tool are the latest update
Quarterly
- Provide data for the S&OP process
Monthly
- Ensure that appropriate simulations and feasible scenarios to support decisions to be taken (with internal and/or eternal solution) are available for SIOP cycle for small Non-manufacturing sites No manager only Industrial planner
Key Job Authorities and Dimensions:
Performance measurements:
- For Manufacturing sites: Manufacturing Throughput, Production Performance, WIP & FG, Industrial Planning / Demand volatility
- For Non-Manufacturing sites: Industrial Planning / Demand Volatility
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
- NQF level 8 in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering
Experience
Mandatory:
- Experience in industrial planning
- Knowledgeable of End-to-End (E2E) vision for Industrial Planning process and process impact in ERP for procurement and manufacturing
- Scheduling basics knowledge
Desirable:
- Team Management experience
Competencies & Skills:
Technical:
- Good knowledge of Core Planning Tool, ERP and Ecel
- Fluent in English
Behavioral:
- Good Communication and collaborative skills
- Innovative, pro-active and positive
- Customer oriented
- Sense of urgency
- Autonomous
- Able to make the synthesis of a critical issue
- Able to propose innovation to improve ways of working
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MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
The Site Transportation Coordinator manages the planning and execution of transportation & logistics flows for the Site:
- Document and maintain the Site transportation plan with routing guide covering all modes (road, express, oversize...) in collaboration with the Global Transportation team and its pillars (Overseas-TCTs, Regional-TCTs and Project Out-of-Gauge team)
- See to it that transportation requests and bookings are anticipated and planned in accordance with defined cut-off times
- Ensure material is prepared and ready on time for dispatch and that shipments status are up-to-date in the information system
- See to it that shipping documents are available (delivery notes, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, transport & customs documents…) remaining in constant contact with suppliers and customers
- Make sure Purchase orders are open in line with budgets and forecasts, and monitor the approval in due time of invoices for transportation services
- Solve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, customs or customer issues; monitor non-conformities and non-compliance issues (emergency shipments, late cancellations, document issues…) and drive continuous improvement plans
- Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements
The Site Transportation Coordinator leads the Site shipment/expediting department and deploy the Transportation strategy:
- Document requirements and specifications with regards to scope of services for Transportation Provider(s); actively participate in RFPs for transportation services and business awards in collaboration with Indirect Procurement
- Express requirements and specifications with regards to IS&T tools and development
- Participate in Suppliers Performance and Business reviews (monthly / quarterly per governance model)
- Be the escalation point for operational issues raised by Internal Customers and Global Transportation department
- Be the SPOC for Global TCTs and OOG teams with regards to process improvements or new projects :consolidate internal needs, arbitrate between priorities, liaise with Site stakeholders
- Play the role of ambassador for the Global Transportation team in Site; coordinate or deliver trainings to the Sites teams (logistics and shipping teams, material planning, procurement, engineering…) on transportation management strategy, regulations, international trade and Incoterms
The Site Transportation Coordinator supports the Global Transportation Performance management
- Implement and maintain standard KPIs
- Understand reporting needs and design reports that provide stakeholders with accurate measurements of their business drivers
- Ensure timely and accurate update of performance dashboard and reports
- Monitor cost performance vs Budget of the site; identify cost drivers, analyze deviations and propose action plans
- Contribute to continuous improvement
- Design and implement a visual management process regularly updated
The Site Transportation Coordinator drives consistency in process mapping, systems & data
- Drive process analysis for harmonization across Sites (APSYS)
- Maintain documentation of Transportation processes using Operational Excellence tools (VSM, SIPOC)
- Design robust data collection system (from AT systems and/ or external parties); maintain data repository of the site
The Site Transportation Coordinator facilitates the continuous improvement and transformation of the Transportation organization
- Analyze performance, identify opportunities for improvement and propose corrective actions or improvement plans
- Run network studies aimed at improving AT Transportation network, reducing Total Cost and Delivery lead-times
- Develop REX and sharing best practices
- Contribute with transportation cost models to Supply Chain TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for end-to-end business cases and optimization of material flows
For Rolling Stock sites requiring Overseas Project Out-of-Gauge transportation of carbodies, trains or trams
During Procurement phase :
- Support the OOG Central team to collect & document Transport Specifications for RFP
- Support the analysis and validation of technical offers from Transportation providers
- Support the OOG Central Team during technical clarifications meetings
During Project implementation and Execution phases :
- Manage or support (based on the RACI) the local transportation provider during project implementation and execution, including performance management
- Monitor local project implementation : be part of the kick-off meetings, ensure documentation availability (invoice, packing list…), make sure the RS product is fully ready to be transported (marking, visual tags, lashing & lifting points…)
- Supervise loading/unloading operations (at site and/or depots) for domestic or continental transportation
- Actively support the transportation schedule to achieve contractual deliverables
- Follow and manage priorities with Planners’ teams in case of overlaps of shipments dates across projects
- React to unplanned events and propose alternative solution to ship/deliver (Site/depot) for domestic or continental transportation
- Drive continuous improvement and propose updates to Project Method Of Statement
If playing role of Site Customs referent
- Collect accurate data and send all required documentation to customs broker in charge of customs declarations
- Check if the Customs procedures at import/export are correctly applied taking into account the basic principles when importing/exporting/transiting goods with regards to Customs declarations, application of specific regimes, origin rules and Customs valuation.
- Identify potential risks across the different operational Customs activities so as to propose mitigation plans.
- Ensure that legal requirements are met about receiving and maintaining the relevant customs authorizations.
- Ensure customs efficiency by providing advice based on customs best practice and expertise.
- Contribute to the training of the site team to improve customs requirements awareness and improve efficiency.
- Follow the financial and accounting aspects related to customs clearance operations.
- Monitor and report customs operational performance (productivity and quality) to the country/site management as well as to central Tax and customs dept.
- As part of worldwide customs sites referents network, share the return of experience and good practices with the other regions
- Lead Customs certifications (e.g. AEO etc.) compliance & renewal
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
- NQF level 7 in Supply chain
- Fluent in English
- Incoterms knowledge
Desirable:
- Knowledge of modern principles for efficient transportation management, and distribution control
Experience
Mandatory:
- Minimum 5 years in similar Supply Chain position
- Validated experiences in logistics,
- Third party logistics management
- Good understanding of customs regulations and procedures of site’s and country
- Virtual working experience
- Valid drivers licence and own transport
- Advance MS Office skill
- ERP working knowledge
- Desirable: SAP
Competencies & Skills
- Leadership, initiative and decision minded
- Team spirit approach and good communication skills
- Strong Ethics & High Integrity
- Continual learning & professional development
- Result orientated
- Strong Planning
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THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER ROLE:
- You are in charge of coordinating Supply Chain activities for your project, from Tender to project end, and representing the Supply Chain function within the Project Core Team.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
During the tender phase: “design Supply Chain network & commit its cost
- Design Supply Chain processes based on Tender team requirement
- Commit on Supply Chain direct cost (direct hours, packaging cost…)
During the project ramp-up: “Secure Ramp up”
- Set up & Synchronize Supply Chain processes vs Industrial requirements
- Responsible to drive key activities to ensure all conditions related to suppliers’ deliveries, logistics flows, stock policy and system management are met while meeting logistics QCD objectives defined during tender phase
- Manage Specific Conditions for Vendors
- Identify Suppliers for which capacity is at risk before Business Award
- Ensure that Business Awards are performed with logistics specifications including TCO approach
- Responsible to pass the gate review related to Supply Chain (DFQ)
During the project life: “Change management” + “Crises management”
- Contribute to P&FM and MPS meeting preparation
- Coordinate Supply Chain activities related to planning changes, suppliers’ changes or technical modifications with significant impact on supplier’s capacity or logistics flows.
- Provide the date of modifications applicability (rank) to avoid excess inventory
- Support Supply Chain organization in case of critical deliveries issues at suppliers
- Manage Material Availability (missing parts)
- Anticipate material shortage
During the project closure: “Secure closure”
- Coordinate all Supply Chain activities to secure the end of production (Missing Parts) while minimizing costs and obsolete inventories
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
- Graduated from University Degree
- English (negotiation level). Fluent in English
- Local Language
- Master’s in supply chain management - advantageous
- French - advantageous
- Min 5 Years manufacturing experience with strong understanding of special processes
- Experience of work in a supplier/customer relationship or Project or Industrial
- Knowledgeable of ERP material management (master data, purchase orders management…) or ERP architecture understanding (BOM, NCR…) or ability to use ERP – advantageous
Competencies & Skills
- Ability to deal quickly and effectively with a variety of topics
- Ability to summarize and focus on the critical issues
- Effective communication
- Result driven
- Remote and multicultural management
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